Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

A. He is an elected representative of the people
B. He can address the people whenever he chooses
C. People can approach him any time
D. He consults the elected representatives of the people on all important national issues

A. U.K.
B. U.S.A.
C. France
D. Australia

A. It ensures continuity and consistency of policy
B. It makes the opposition behave in a responsible manner
C. It provides autocratic powers to the executive
D. It provides a flexible form of government

A. Leads to frequent confliicts between the Legislature and the executive
B. Secures swiftness in decision and vigour in action
C. Encourages despotic tendencies of government
D. Is not able to adopt itself according to changing requirements

A. A written constitution
B. An independent judiciary
C. Political parties
D. A rigid constitution

A. Can get the legislature dissolved before the expiry of its normal term
B. Cannot get the legislature dissolved before normal term
C. Can get the legislature dissolved after seeking advice from the Judiciary
D. Can get the legislature dissolved with the consent of all political parties

A. Taken from the same political party
B. Taken from various political parties according to their strength in the legislature
C. Taken on the basis of merit
D. Taken from amongst persons who are not members of legislature

A. India
B. Switzerland
C. U.S.A.
D. U.S.S.R

A. Accountable to the President
B. Individually accountable to legislature
C. Collectively accountable to legislature
D. Accountable to the electorate

A. Taken from all political parties in proportion to their strength in the legislature
B. Are taken from the Party to which the President belongs
C. Are not taken from any particular party
D. Are taken from amongst the non-partisan persons