The majority of the legislature chooses the executive describes which system?

• A. Presidential
• B. Parliamentary
• C. Confederal
• D. Unitary

Answer: (B)

In a parliamentary system, the executive is chosen by the legislature and must maintain its support. The government (prime minister or equivalent and the cabinet) is drawn from members of the legislative body, and the party or coalition with the most seats leads. Because the executive relies on the legislature’s confidence, it can be replaced through votes of no confidence or after elections when support erodes. This differs from a presidential system, where the president is elected separately from the legislature and powers are more independent. The other terms describe different ways power is organized or distributed, not how the executive is selected by the legislature.