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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 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.

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

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.

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.
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Answer 1

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

Reason: Because the executive and legislature are elected separately in presidential systems, they can be controlled by different parties, producing divided government.