What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?

Question

1. The British government is bound by the rule of law.
2. The British federal government has power over the states.
3. The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
4. The British constitution includes a list of individual rights.

Answer 1

The major difference between the British and U.S. governments from the options provided is:

3. The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.

In the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister is typically the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the House of Commons and is chosen by the legislature (Parliament). In contrast, the President of the United States is elected directly by the voters through the Electoral College, separate from the legislative branch.

The other options are not as applicable in distinguishing between the two governments. For example, both systems are bound by the rule of law, the U.S. federal government has power over the states, and while the UK does not have a single written constitution like the U.S., it incorporates individual rights into various laws and conventions rather than a single constitutional list.