Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Social Studies Practice Test
Practice Question
Which conclusion can be drawn from the diagrams?
Answer Choices
- A: The legislature is more representative of the people in a presidential democracy than in a parliamentary democracy.
- B: The branches of government are more independent of each other in a presidential democracy than in a parliamentary democracy.
- C: The executive branch is more accountable to the people in a parliamentary democracy than in a direct democracy.
- D: The people are more involved in governing in a presidential democracy than in a direct democracy.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Presidential systems show separation of powers with checks/balances between independent branches