Why Is the Linkage Normally Stronger in Parliamentary Systems

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why is the linkage normally stronger in parliamentary systems?

• A) Voters have no opportunity to communicate their preferences directly to the executive branch through the electoral process. Therefore, linkage is necessary.
• B) There is generally a stronger impact of the legislature on policy making in parliamentary systems and therefore the linkage is stronger.
• C) Lobbying is an integral part in parliamentary systems which strengthens the linkage.
• D) The accountability of members of parliament is stronger in parliamentary systems and so is the linkage.

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