All of the Following Comparisons Between the American Presidential and Parliamentary

question 78

Multiple Choice

All of the following comparisons between the American presidential and parliamentary systems are true EXCEPT this one:

• A) Parliament chooses the head of the executive branch, whereas Congress normally does not.
• B) A prime minister can call new elections, whereas the president cannot.
• C) A prime minister is usually the leader of the majority party or party with the most seats in Parliament, whereas the president may be a member of the minority party.
• D) The prime minister is a member of Parliament, whereas the president cannot be a member of Congress.
• E) The prime minister is not chosen directly by the people, whereas the president is chosen by the people via a "one person, one vote" system.

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Definitions:

Treasury Bills

Short-term government securities with maturity periods of one year or less, sold at a discount from their face value.

Desire To Invest

The inclination or willingness of individuals or entities to allocate resources to investment opportunities with the expectation of earning a return.

Cash Surpluses

Cash surpluses refer to the amount of cash that exceeds the cash required for day-to-day operations, potentially available for investment or other purposes.