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Which of the following BEST describes presidential and parliamentary democracies?

A.
Both heads of government are chosen directly by the people.

B.
Both heads of government are chosen indirectly by the legislature.

C.
In a parliamentary democracy, the head of government is indirectly elected by the people, while in a presidential democracy, the head of government is directly elected by the people.

D.
In a presidential democracy, the head of government is indirectly elected by the people, while in a parliamentary democracy, the head of government is elected directly by the people.

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Answer:

C.

In a parliamentary democracy, the head of government is indirectly elected by the people, while in a presidential democracy, the head of government is directly elected by the people.

Step-by-step explanation:

parliament: usually the leader of the party with the most seats in the legislature

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C, parliament democracy cannot be elected but are hired
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