Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 137: Answer and Explanation
Question: 137
If one were to set out to form a nation based on democratic principles, there would be essentially two paths to take: presidential or parliamentary. Both hold their own in terms of advantages and disadvantages, and both possess the endorsement of great prosperous nations. Parliamentary is the far more common order, but many attribute its prevalence to the legacy of the British Empire rather than to its superiority.
The author states that a possible reason for the more widespread practice of parliamentary rather than presidential democracy is
- A. majority rule.
- B. historical inheritance.
- C. legislative-executive unity.
- D. centralized authority.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
(B) The text states that the prevalence of parliamentary rule is connected to "the legacy of the British Empire," so the answer is (B). Choice (A) is an aspect of presidential rule. (C) and (D), although features of a parliamentary system, are not stated as reasons for its popularity.
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