Which of the Following Is NOT True of Russia's Semi-Presidential

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of Russia's semi-presidential system?

• A) Generally speaking, the president oversees foreign policy relations with the regions and the organs of state security while the prime minister oversees economic issues.
• B) Until 2008, the president was clearly the dominant part of the executive.
• C) The prime minister has always been the leader of the dominant party or coalition in the legislature.
• D) If the president dies or becomes incapacitated, the prime minister serves as the acting president until presidential elections can be held.
• E) The president is directly elected while the prime minister is appointed.

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