Which of the following statements about Presidential system is/are correct ?
- 1. The Head of Government is also Head of State.
- 2. The Executive can veto Legislative acts.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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UPSC CAPF – 2014
Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct characteristics of a typical presidential system of government. In a presidential system (like the United States), the same person is both the Head of State and the Head of Government (e.g., the President). Also, the Executive branch (President) has the power to veto legislation passed by the Legislative branch (Congress), although this veto power can often be overridden by a supermajority in the legislature.
Key features of a presidential system include the fusion of the roles of Head of State and Head of Government in one office (the President) and a system of checks and balances where the executive can veto legislative acts.