What is the role of citizens in choosing the leaders of South Africa's parliamentary democracy? Please select the option that accurately describes the process through which citizens in South Africa's parliamentary democracy participate in selecting their leaders.(1 point)

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Citizens directly elect the President of South Africa through a popular vote.
Citizens directly elect the President of South Africa through a popular vote.

Citizens elect Members of Parliament (MPs) through a popular vote, and the President is then appointed by the political party with the majority of seats in Parliament.
Citizens elect Members of Parliament (MPs) through a popular vote, and the President is then appointed by the political party with the majority of seats in Parliament.

Citizens vote for regional representatives, and these representatives then select the President in consultation with other political leaders.
Citizens vote for regional representatives, and these representatives then select the President in consultation with other political leaders.

Citizens participate in local elections, and the local government officials collectively choose the President based on regional mandates.

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The accurate description of the process through which citizens in South Africa's parliamentary democracy participate in selecting their leaders is:

Citizens elect Members of Parliament (MPs) through a popular vote, and the President is then appointed by the political party with the majority of seats in Parliament.