What are not features of Presidential form of government?

1) Single executive.

2) Dual executive.

3) Double membership.

4) Dissolution of lower house.

a. 1, 2, 4

b. 2, 3, 4

c. 1, 2, 3

d. 1, 3, 4

ANSWER: 2, 3, 4

Explanation:

America has presidential form of government.

The features are as follows -

The President is both the head of the State and the head of government.

As the head of State, he occupies a ceremonial position. As the head of government, he leads the executive organ of government. There is single executive.

The President is elected by an electoral college for a fixed tenure (In USA for four years).

President and legislators are elected separately.

He cannot be removed by the Congress except by impeachment for a grave unconstitutional act.

The President governs with the help of a cabinet or a smaller body called ‘Kitchen Cabinet’.It is only an advisory body and consists of non-elected departmental secretaries.

They are selected and appointed by him, are responsible only to him, and can be removed by him anytime. They may not be political homogeneity.

The President and his secretaries are not responsible to the Congress for their acts.

They neither possess membership in the Congress nor attend its sessions. Thus, they have single membership (of executive only).

The President cannot dissolve the House of Representatives - the lower house of the Congress.

The doctrine of separation of powers is the basis of the American presidential system.

The legislative, executive and judicial powers of the government are separated and vested in the three independent organs of the government.

Domination of president can be seen.

Merits -

1. Definiteness in policies.

2. Separation of powers.

3. Stable government.

4. Government by experts.

Demerits -

1. May lead to autocracy.

2. Conflict between legislature and executive.

3. Non-responsible government.

4. Narrow representation.