Question

which system is being described in the passage?
fixed terms
limited mechanisms of removal
head of government as head of state
elected by the people and not by the legislative branch
monarchy
presidential
authoritarian
parliamentary

question #18
what type of government does the passage describe?
retains national identity
keeps own laws
one common currency
acts as one on defense and trade
confederal
unitary
federal
secondary

Explanation:

In a presidential system, there is a fixed term for the executive, limited mechanisms of removal, the head of government is also the head of state, and is elected by the people (not the legislative branch). In a federal system, states retain national identity, keep their own laws, have one common currency, and act as one on defense and trade.

Answer:

First question: Presidential
Second question: Federal