Question

Which statement is true of both presidential and parliamentary systems of government?

A. The executive branch operates independently from the legislative

B. The head of government is directly elected by the people.

C. The head of government is chosen by members of his or her political party

D. The members of the legislative branch are directly elected by the people

Answer 1

D is the correct answer.

In both Presidential and Parliamentary systems, members of the legislative branch are directly elected by the people.

In a Presidential system, the executive is elected by the people as well while in a Parliamentary system the executive is elected out of the legislative branch.