Question 5
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsA key characteristic of the presidential system includes:
I. Separation of powers
II. Fixed tenure of office
III. Fusion of executive and legislature
IV. Direct election of the executive
- 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
A presidential system separates the powers, gives the executive a fixed term and elects the president directly. Fusion of powers belongs to the parliamentary system.