How does the United States differ from most other world powers?
a. It is neither a parliamentary democracy, nor an executive-dominated government.
b. It gives more power to the president than most other democracies.
c. It gives less power to the president than most other democracies.
d. Unlike parliamentary systems, it is an executive-dominated government.
Answer: a
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