Compare the way the executive branch of government is elected in the United States with the way is is elected in England.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: An ideal response will:
1, Indicate that in the United States the executive branch and legislative branch are separate. The public elects the president indirectly through the Electoral College, but makes separate decisions for members of Congress.
2, Indicate that in the English parliamentary system, the voters select a party, and the majority party in the Parliament selects the prime minister from within their legislative body. Thus the legislative and executive branches are not separated the way they are in the United States.
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a. political party b. party caucus c. primary d. convention
In the United States, ________
A. all children are eligible to receive childcare allowances irrespective of their socioeconomic status. B. poverty alleviation programs are universal and unconditional C. needy families are eligible to receive two years of aid after which they must find employment D. a federal policy guarantees all citizens paid sick leave E. government-funded disability benefits are the most generous.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false