Which statement BEST describes a difference between a presidential system of democracy and a parliamentary system of democracy?
A) The president acts as head of state in a presidential system ONLY.
B) The prime minister is elected directly by popular vote in a parliamentary state ONLY.
C) The prime minister act as head of the national government in a parliamentary state ONLY.
D) The president is chosen by members of the Legislative Branch in a presidential system ONLY.

Respuesta :

The correct answer is: C) The prime minister act as head of the national government in a parliamentary state ONLY.

In a Parliamentary system, the PM is the head of the national government while in a Presidential system the President is the Chief Executive but is the head of a co-equal branch of government with the legislative branch.