Which statement is true of a presidential government but not a parliamentary government? a: the legislative branch selects the head of government b: the head of government is directly elected by the people. c: the members of the legislative branch are directly elected by the people. d: the head of government is chosen by members of his or her political party

The head of government is directly elected by the people.

A presidential system is a kind of government in which the president is the principal administrator and is chosen directly by the people.  

In this method, all three branches – executive, legislative, and judiciary – self-governing of each other, and no branch can dissolve or suspend any other.  The president is accountable for implementing laws, the legislature for composing them, and the courts for judgment.  Each branch is given particular powers to check and balance the others.

In the United States, the President is indirectly chosen by the Electoral College made up of members chosen by citizens in the presidential election.

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