Influential Ideas and Events Quiz

What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?
(1 point)
Responses

The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British government is bound by the rule of law.

The British federal government has power over the states.
The British federal government has power over the states.

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

The British constitution includes a list of individual rights.

1 answer

The correct response to highlight a major difference between the British and U.S. governments is:

The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.

In the UK, the Prime Minister is typically the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons and is therefore chosen by the legislature, while in the U.S. the President is elected independently of the legislature.