Which one of the following is a characteristic of Presidential form of Government?

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Q: 67 (CAPF/2016)

Which one of the following is a characteristic of Presidential form of Government?

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Polity

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CAPF

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Option 1: President is not a part of the legislative body. This is a characteristic of the Presidential form of Government. In a Presidential system, the President is the head of state and the head of government, but they are separate from the legislative branch. The President is not a member of the legislature and does not have the power to directly introduce or amend legislation. Instead, they have the power to veto or sign bills passed by the legislature.

Option 2: It does not separate Legislative and Executive functions. This option is incorrect as the Presidential form of Government actually does separate the legislative and executive functions. In a Presidential system, the powers and functions of the legislature and executive are separate and distinct.

Option 3: President follows the principle of collective responsibility. This option is incorrect. The principle of collective responsibility is usually associated with the parliamentary form of government, where the executive is responsible to the legislature and can be removed by a vote of no confidence.

Option 4: The tenure of the President depends on the Legislature. This option is incorrect. In a Presidential form of government, the President`s tenure is usually fixed and not dependent on the legislature. The President serves a specific term, which is usually determined by the constitution or law, and cannot be easily removed by the

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