The Presidential system of government is characterised by the

a. adult franchise
b. executive
c. legislature
d. separation of powers

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Solution

The correct answer is option (d) separation of powers.

Explanation: In a presidential form of government, power is separated among the three wings of the government, namely, legislature, executive and judiciary. The real executive powers remain concentrated in the hands of the president and he is not responsible to the parliament or the legislature. Judiciary is also an independent wing of the government.

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The Presidential system of government is characterised by the a. adult franchise b. executive c. legislature d. separation of powers

The Presidential system of government is characterised by the

a. adult franchise
b. executive
c. legislature
d. separation of powers