Question 13
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsA major feature of the parliamentary system of government is that
- A.members of the executive are also members of the legislature
- B.the head of state is also the head of government
- C.there is clear-cut separation of powers
- D.the constitution cannot be amended
- E.the prime minister is popularly elected.
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Answer: A (members of the executive are also members of the legislature)
Explanation
In the parliamentary system ministers are drawn from parliament, so the executive and legislature are fused.