Executive-Legislative Relationship in Democracies
Consider two democratic countries. In Country A, the head of state is elected directly by all eligible voters in a national election that is separate from the election for the legislature. In Country B, the head of state is the leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the legislature. In which country is it more likely for the head of state to face a legislature controlled by an opposing political party? Justify your answer.
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