In a presidential system, the head of state is also:
- head of government
- separated from head of government
- ceremonial only
- elected by legislature
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Correct answer: A. head of government
1. US President is both head of state and head of government.
2. In parliamentary systems, the roles are split (PM + monarch/President).
3. Strong individual mandate from direct election.
__Source: syllabus Contemporary World Politics — comparative systems__