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hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Which of these became an official presidential qualification in 1951?

a. natural born citizen
b. at least 35 years old
c. resident of the United States for two years
d. a maximum of two terms

Question 2

Consider the article Compared to What? The Parliamentary System to compare and contrast the U.S. system with the parliamentary system.

Given that the majority of democracies in the world are parliamentary ones, do you believe the U.S. government would function better with unified legislative and executive branches? Why or why not? Consider legislative gridlock in your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

TheNamesImani · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Consider the article Compared to What? The Parliamentary System to compare and contrast the parliamentary and presidential systems, highlighting a propensity for expedited passage of legislation in a parliament at the cost of direct public vote of the prime minister.
2. Argue based on specific examples as to whether the U.S. system is adequate as it is, or would function better as a parliamentary system.
3. Define gridlockthe failure to enact laws, including appropriations acts, that are widely perceived to have meritand list factors contributing to gridlock, including divided party control of the presidency and Congress, divided party control of the House and Senate, and ideological polarization.
4. List factors which may lessen gridlock, such as unified party control of the presidency, House, and Senate; larger numbers of moderates among Democrats and Republicans in Congress; and, overwhelming public support for new legislation.
5. Offer a useful conclusion restating the argument and thesis.