Question 13
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsA main feature of the parliamentary system is that
- A.electoral commissioners leave at the end of their tenure
- B.the executive is appointed by the legislature
- C.the executive consists of all party members
- D.judges are drawn from the ruling party.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (the executive is appointed by the legislature)
Explanation
In a parliamentary system the executive (prime minister and cabinet) comes from and depends on the support of the legislature.