Question

Match Key Features of the Presidential System

Separation of Powers	President can block laws passed by the legislature
Fixed Tenure	Executive, legislature, and judiciary operate independently
Veto Power	The President is chosen by the people or an electoral college
Direct Election	The President serves a set term and cannot be easily removed

• A. A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
• B. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
• C. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
• D. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Presidential System 

• In a presidential system, the President is both the head of government and head of state.

• The executive branch (led by the President) is separate from the legislature (law-making body), and the President is not accountable to the legislature

Key Features of the Presidential System

• Separation of Powers: The executive (President), legislature (Congress/Parliament), and judiciary are independent of each other.

• Example: In the United States, the President (executive) cannot be a member of Congress (legislature).

• Fixed Tenure: The President serves a fixed term and cannot be easily removed by the legislature.

• Example: In the U.S., the President serves a 4-year term and cannot be removed by a vote of no-confidence.

• Veto Power: The President can block laws passed by the legislature.

• Example: If the U.S. Congress passes a bill, the President can veto it, though Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
  

• Power to Pardon: The President can forgive or reduce punishments for crimes.

• Example: In 1974, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned former President Richard Nixon for any crimes related to the Watergate scandal.
  

• Direct Election: The President is elected by the people or through an electoral college.

• Example: In Brazil, citizens directly vote for the President.