Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
Consider the following points about the Presidential system of government of the American model. Which of the above are valid? Select the correct answer from the following:
- 1. The President and his ministers cannot be members of the legislature; a legislator appointed as minister must resign his seat
- 2. Ministers do not attend legislative sessions or vote; the legislature cannot censure them but can only impeach the President
- 3. The President may send messages to the legislature, which may or may not act on his wishes
- 4. Bills passed by the legislature are subject to the President's veto, and the budget he prepares is submitted to the legislature, which may pass or cut it
A1 and 2
B2 and 4
C1, 2 and 3
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four points are valid for the American presidential system, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four points are valid for the American presidential system, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★There is a strict separation of the executive from the legislature.
★A person cannot serve in both, so a legislator made minister must resign his seat.
★Ministers do not sit in or vote in Congress, which can only impeach the President.
★The President sends messages and holds a veto over bills, while preparing the budget.
★So all the listed features correctly describe the presidential model.
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