Question

How is the head of government determined in a presidential democracy?

A. Citizens elect legislators who then select the head of government.
B. Citizens vote for the candidate they want to be the head of government.
C. The child of the previous head of government becomes the next head of government.
D. The highest-ranking officer in the nation's military serves as the head of government.

Answer 1

This might not help but: In most presidential systems, the president is elected by popular vote, although some such as the United States use an electoral college or some other method. That means a president can only be elected independently of the legislative branch.