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Which of the following best describes how the executive is chosen in a presidential government?

• The executive is chosen by the legislature.

• The executive is chosen by the people.

• The executive is chosen by the majority party in Parliament.

• The executive is chosen by the cabinet.

In a parliamentary system, who typically makes up the executive branch?

• The president and vice president

• The chief justice and cabinet

• The prime minister and cabinet members

• The governor and legislature

Which country is given as the best example of a presidential government in the text?

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• United States

• Australia

What happens in a parliamentary system if the prime minister loses the support of the majority of Parliament?

• The president takes over

• The prime minister and cabinet must resign

• The government is dissolved permanently

• The executive is chosen by the people

Which of the following is a key difference between presidential and parliamentary systems?

• Only presidential systems have a cabinet

• In presidential systems, the executive and legislative branches are separate

• In parliamentary systems, the executive is elected every four years

• Only parliamentary systems have a president

In a parliamentary system, how long do the executive and cabinet remain in power?

• For a fixed term of four years

• As long as their policies have the support of the majority of Parliament

• Until the next presidential election

• For life

What is a "vote of no confidence" in a parliamentary system?

• A vote to elect a new president

• A vote to dissolve the legislature

• A vote where Parliament withdraws support from the prime minister and cabinet

• A vote to change the constitution

Which statement is true about the majority of governmental systems in the world today?

• Most are presidential systems

• Most are parliamentary systems

• Most have no executive branch

• Most are monarchies

Why are the executive and legislative branches considered co-equal in a presidential system?

• They are both chosen by Parliament

• They share the same powers and responsibilities

• They are independent from one another and have separate powers

• The president is also the head of the legislature