Question What is a key difference between presidential and parliamentary systems in terms of the relationship between the executive and legislative branches? A. In a presidential system, the president is elected independently of the legislature while in a parliamentary system, the executive branch is accountable to the legislature. B. In a presidential system, the legislature has more power than the executive branch, while in a parliamentary system, the executive branch has more power. C. Both systems have equal power distribution between the executive and legislative branches. D. There is no significant difference in the relationship between the executive and legislative branches in the two

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Question What is a key difference between presidential and parliamentary systems in terms of the relationship between the executive and legislative branches? A. In a presidential system, the president is elected independently of the legislature while in a parliamentary system, the executive branch is accountable to the legislature. B. In a presidential system, the legislature has more power than the executive branch, while in a parliamentary system, the executive branch has more power. C. Both systems have equal power distribution between the executive and legislative branches. D. There is no significant difference in the relationship between the executive and legislative branches in the two

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**A. In a presidential system, the president is elected independently of the legislature, while in a parliamentary system, the executive branch is accountable to the legislature.**This is the key difference. Let's break down why:* **Presidential System:** The president is the head of the executive branch and is elected separately from the legislature (Congress in the US, for example). The president serves a fixed term and can only be removed through impeachment. While the executive and legislative branches work together, they also have checks and balances on each other's power.* **Parliamentary System:** The executive branch (typically the Prime Minister and Cabinet) is formed from the legislative branch (Parliament). The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the party with the majority of seats in parliament. The executive branch is accountable to the legislature, meaning the legislature can remove the Prime Minister and Cabinet through a vote of no confidence. This closer relationship between the executive and legislative branches is a defining characteristic of parliamentary systems.The other options are incorrect:* **B:** Power distribution varies between specific presidential and parliamentary systems. Generally, parliamentary systems have a more powerful executive, but this isn't a universal rule.* **C:** Power distribution is rarely truly equal. Each system has its own mechanisms for balancing power.* **D:** As explained above, there is a very significant difference.

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