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Which of the following is an accurate critique of presidential systems of government?(1 point)

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Presidential systems of government are more likely to lead to divided government.
Presidential systems of government are more likely to lead to divided government.

In presidential systems of government, there is no way for the court system to stop an action of the president.
In presidential systems of government, there is no way for the court system to stop an action of the president.

Presidential systems of government are more likely to result in a high concentration of power in a single branch.
Presidential systems of government are more likely to result in a high concentration of power in a single branch.

Presidential systems of government are undemocratic because the legislature selects the head of the executive branch.
Presidential systems of government are undemocratic because the legislature selects the head of the executive branch.

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The most accurate critique of presidential systems of government among the given options is:

Presidential systems of government are more likely to lead to divided government.

This critique emphasizes the potential for a mismatch between the executive and legislative branches in a presidential system, leading to situations where different parties control the presidency and the legislature, which can hinder effective governance and decision-making.

The other options contain inaccuracies or misleading statements:

  • While courts may have limitations, they often hold some power to review presidential actions, depending on the system.
  • A concentration of power in a single branch can occur, but it's not a definitive characteristic of all presidential systems.
  • In presidential systems, the head of the executive branch is typically elected separately from the legislature, so the assertion that such systems are undemocratic due to legislative selection does not apply.