Question

Which statement BEST describes a difference between a presidential system of democracy and a parliamentary system of democracy?

A) The president acts as head of state in a presidential system ONLY.
B) The prime minister is elected directly by popular vote in a parliamentary state ONLY.
C) The prime minister act as head of the national government in a parliamentary state ONLY. D) The president is chosen by members of the Legislative Branch in a presidential system ONLY.

Answer 1

Answer: Its (C)

Explanation: The prime minister act as head of the national government in a parliamentary state ONLY. In a parliamentary system, the monarch or president is the head of state, whereas in a presidential system, the president is head of the executive branch, but there are two other branches that help lead the national government.

Answer 2

B) The prime minister is elected directly by popular vote in a parliamentary state ONLY.