What Is a Key Difference Between a Parliamentary System and That

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is a key difference between a parliamentary system and that which we have in the United States?

• A) Parliament is unicameral, which is the case in Britain and Canada.
• B) The leader of the party with the most seats in parliament becomes prime minister.
• C) Parties are organized around traditional castes rather than on the basis of issues.
• D) Most parliaments are elected based on a cumulative voting system.

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Definitions:

Mimicry

The resemblance of one species to another species or to natural objects, providing protection from predators or other advantages.

Brood Parasitism

A reproductive strategy where one species lays its eggs in the nest of another species, letting the host species raise its offspring.

Indicator Species

Species that serve as a measure for the health of an ecosystem or the presence of certain environmental conditions, often used in conservation and ecological research.

Exotic Species

Species that are introduced to a new environment where they do not naturally occur, often leading to environmental changes and potentially becoming invasive species.