Under a presidential system of government; the legislature and the executive are?

A. elected separately to an unfixed term
B. appointed at the same time to an unfixed term
C. appointed by the judiciary to a fixed term
D. elected separately to a fixed term

Correct Answer:

Option D – elected separately to a fixed term

Explanation

Both have a fixed tenure of 4 years each in Nigeria as a case study. Furthermore, the president, for instance, is an executive whereas the legislature is an independent body both elected separately but in a fixed term.