The purpose of having compensation for members of each branch of governmentdepend as little as possible on what the membersof other branches receivewas the creation of a(n) __________ executive

Which of the following is true of parliamentarism in Japan?

A. The House of Councillors passes the budget and ratifies foreign treaties, without any input from the House of Representatives. B. The parliamentary system formally separates the executive and legislative branches of government. C. In theory, opposition parties can use no-confidence motions to check the authority of the ruling party. D. Members of the House of Representatives (HR) serve fixed six-year terms. E. A majority in the House of Councillors selects Japan's cabinet, who, in turn, determines the prime minister.

Federal programs often fail not because government ignored the demands of the voters, but rather because members of Congress aggressively worked to promote the interests of their constituents

Indicate whether the statement is true or false