Which statement BEST describes a difference between a presidential system of democracy and a parliamentary system of democracy?
A) The president acts as head of state in a presidential system ONLY.
B) The prime minister is elected directly by popular vote in a parliamentary state ONLY.
C) The prime minister acts as head of the national government in a parliamentary state ONLY.
D) The president is chosen by members of the Legislative Branch in a presidential system ONLY.
In a presidential democracy, the head of government is a member of the legislature. In a parliamentary government, citizens directly elect the head of government.
