How is the head of government determined in a presidential democracy?

Question

A.
Citizens elect legislators who then select the head of government.

B.
Citizens vote for the candidate they want to be the head of government.

C.
The child of the previous head of government becomes the next head of government.

D.
The highest-ranking officer in the nation's military serves as the head of government.

Answer 1

In a presidential democracy, the head of government is determined by the following option:

B. Citizens vote for the candidate they want to be the head of government.

In this system, the president is typically elected directly by the voters, separate from the legislative body.