Multiple choice

In a Presidential type of government, we find that

  1. the Chief Executive is always elected

  2. the term of the Chief Executive is fixed for certain period

  3. the Secretaries are fully subordinate to the President

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

In presidential systems, the chief executive (President) is elected (directly or indirectly), serves a fixed term, and appoints secretaries who are fully subordinate (not responsible to legislature like ministers). All three features are true of presidential systems. This contrasts with parliamentary systems where the executive is indirectly elected, terms can vary, and ministers are drawn from the legislature.

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