Author Question: Why is the American system also called a presidential government? a. The president is supreme ... (Read 23 times)

ssal · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Why is the American system also called a presidential government?

a. The president is supreme over the legislative and judicial branches of government.
b. The president has final veto power over all laws.
c. The president influences the legislature by appointing its members.
d. The president serves the longest term of elected officials.
e. The president is independently elected and cannot be dismissed by the legislature.

Question 2

Why were federal judges appointed to serve for life?

a. A life term was considered a sign of respect.
b. They were not especially important to the new government.
c. Qualified men were too scarce to continue finding new judges.
d. A life term insulated them from political pressures.
e. They were considered superior to politicians who had to be held accountable to the public.