One characteristic of a presidential system is

Source: JAMB · 2024

One characteristic of a presidential system is

  1. Fusion of powers between executive and legislature
  2. Appointment of ministers by the legislature
  3. Dominance of the judiciary over the executive
  4. Separation of powers between branches ✓
Explanation

In a presidential system, the executive, legislature, and judiciary are separate and independent.

The president is not a member of the legislature. Each branch has its own powers.

This differs from parliamentary systems where the executive comes from the legislature.

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