Presidential System of Government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Who is the head of government in a presidential system of government?
The president
The prime minister
The president
How is the president elected in a presidential system of government?
Indirectly by the legislature
Appointed by the head of state
Directly by the people
What is the veto power in a presidential system of government?
The power to remove the president from office
The power to reject legislation passed by the legislature
The power to override a court decision
What is the role of the judiciary in a presidential system of government?
To make policy decisions
To interpret the constitution and laws
To enforce laws and regulations
What is the key advantage of a presidential system of government?
The key advantage of a presidential system of government is that the president, as the head of government, has a clear mandate from the people and can act decisively without being subject to the political pressures of the legislature
What is the potential downside of a presidential system of government?
The potential downside of a presidential system of government is that it can lead to gridlock and political polarization if the president and the legislature are controlled by different political parties and are unable to work together to pass legislation and make policy decisions.