In which of the following ways does a parliamentary system differ from a presidential one?
A) Prime ministers are directly elected by the people, while presidents must be elected indirectly through an electoral college.
B) Election dates are more easily altered in presidential systems than in parliamentary systems.
C) Prime ministers must command a majority to stay in office; presidents do not.
D) Presidents are more easily removed from office than prime ministers.

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In parliamentary systems, the prime minister must command a majority in the legislature in order to stay in office. This means that they rely on the support of the legislative branch to remain in power. In presidential systems, the president is elected separately from the legislature and does not necessarily need the support of the legislature to remain in office.

A) is incorrect because in parliamentary systems, the prime minister is typically chosen by the ruling party or coalition, not directly elected by the people. 
B) is also incorrect because election dates can be changed in both types of systems, but the process for doing so may be different. 
D) is incorrect because prime ministers can be removed from office through a vote of no confidence in the legislature, which can be easier in parliamentary systems compared to the process for impeaching a president in a presidential system.

In Which of the Following Ways Does a Parliamentary System