Which of the following is not a characteristic of a parliamentary system?
A. The executive is part of parliament.
B. Compared to a presidential system, it is easier for the executive’s policy proposals to be passed in the legislature.
C. The prime minister can veto a bill passed by the parliament.
D. A failure to enact a piece of legislation could possibly lead to the dissolution of the government.
C. The prime minister can veto a bill passed by the parliament.
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A. less fair B. fairer C. more D. less E. decentralized
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A. financiers B. majoritists C. pluralists D. elitists
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A. Democrat Al Gore in 2000 B. Republican Richard Nixon in 1960 C. Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016 D. Republican John McCain in 2008 E. Republican Thomas Dewey in 1948
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