Which of the following is NOT true of Russia's semi-presidential system?

a. Generally speaking, the president oversees foreign policy, relations with the regions, and the organs of state security while the prime minister oversees economic issues.
b. Except for brief periods, the president has clearly the dominant part of the executive.
c. The prime minister has always been the leader of the dominant party or coalition in the legislature.
d. If the president dies or becomes incapacitated, the prime minister serves as the acting president until presidential elections can be held.
e. The president is directly elected while the prime minister is appointed.


c

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A) President of the House. B) Sergeant at Arms. C) Speaker. D) Majority Leader. E) Majority Whip.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In 1971, in place of the nationalists in Taiwan, the delegation of the People's Republic of China was given China's seat in the UN. This is an example of the UN General Assembly's power to __________.

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