Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET July 2016 Political Science
Which of the following are true of the Presidential system of government?
- 1. The President is both Head of the State and Head of the Government
- 2. It is based on separation of powers
- 3. The President's term of office is fixed
- 4. Secretaries are responsible to the President as well as to the Senate
A1, 2 & 3 ✓ Correct
B1, 2, 3 & 4
C1, 2 & 4
D1, 3 & 4
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 & 3 — The true features are that the President heads both state and government, rests on separation of powers and has a fixed term, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★The true features are that the President heads both state and government, rests on separation of powers and has a fixed term, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★In a presidential system the President is both head of state and chief executive.
★It is built on a clear separation of the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
★The President serves a fixed term, such as four years in the United States.
★Secretaries report only to the President, not to the Senate.
★So the fourth statement about dual responsibility is false.
★The system stresses independence and balance among the branches.
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