Which of the following is an accurate comparison of presidential and parliamentary governments?

Question

A. Presidential government concentrates power in the hands of the legislative branch. Parliamentary government concentrates power in the hands of the executive branch.

B. Presidential government facilitates the ability of the judiciary to check the actions of other institutions. Parliamentary government impedes the ability of judiciary to check the actions of the other institutions.

C. Presidential government is more likely to impede the will of the majority. Parliamentary government is less likely to impede the will of the majority.

D. Presidential government is able to rapidly respond to policy challenges. Parliamentary government is slow to respond to policy challenges.

Answer 1

The most accurate comparison from the options provided is:

C. Presidential government is more likely to impede the will of the majority. Parliamentary government is less likely to impede the will of the majority.

In a presidential system, the separation of powers can lead to gridlock, where the executive and legislative branches may be controlled by different parties, thereby making it difficult to enact policies that reflect the majority's will. In contrast, in a parliamentary system, the executive is derived from and accountable to the legislature, which typically allows for more cohesive government action that aligns more closely with the majority's preferences.