Question 17
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsA parliamentary system is marked by:
I. Fusion of powers
II. Executive drawn from legislature
III. Fixed tenure of executive
IV. Collective responsibility
- A.I, II and IV
- B.I and III only
- C.II and III only
- D.I, II, III and IV
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (I, II and IV)
Explanation
In a parliamentary system the ministers come from parliament (fusion of powers) and are collectively responsible to it. The executive has no fixed tenure: it can be removed by a vote of no confidence.