Mid-term exam Govt yr 10

What is the main feature of a presidential system of government?

• Collective executive

• Parliamentary sovereignty

• Single executive

• Monarchial leadership

In a presidential system, the president is both the head of state and the _______.

• Head of government

• Prime minister

• Speaker of the house

• Chief justice

A key characteristic of the presidential system is:

• Separation of powers

• Absolute monarchy

• Fusion of powers

• Parliamentary supremacy

The term "fixed tenure" means:

• The president can serve indefinitely

• The president serves for a specific period

• The president serves only one term

• The president is appointed for life

Which of these is an advantage of the presidential system?

• High cost of governance

• Political instability

• Difficulty in decision-making

• Accountability to the people

How is the president elected in a presidential system?

• By the legislature

• By the judiciary

• Through a general election

• By appointment

What ensures that no branch of government dominates in a presidential system?

• Checks and balances

• Electoral college

• Fixed tenure

• Judiciary

A disadvantage of the presidential system is:

• Decisive leadership

• High risk of dictatorship

• Direct accountability

• Effective decision-making

Resource control refers to:

• The distribution of resources to citizens

• Management of natural resources

• Allocation of foreign aid

• Creation of employment

Which branch of government implements resource control policies?

• Judiciary

• Traditional rulers

• Legislature

• Executive