Why is the American system also called a presidential government?
a. The president is supreme over the legislative and judicial branches of government.
b. The president has final veto power over all laws.
c. The president influences the legislature by appointing its members.
d. The president serves the longest term of elected officials.
e. The president is independently elected and cannot be dismissed by the legislature.
ANS: E
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