Question

question 10
what is the meaning of \dual legitimacy\ in presidential systems?
both national and local representatives can claim to represent the voters
both politicians and bureaucrats can claim to represent the voters
both lower and upper chambers can claim to represent the voters
both executives and legislatures can claim to represent the voters

Explanation:

In presidential systems, dual - legitimacy refers to the situation where both the executives (the president and the executive branch) and the legislatures (parliament or congress) can claim to represent the voters. The president is elected by the people to lead the executive function, and the legislature is also elected by the people to make laws. This creates a dual - source of legitimacy.

Answer:

D. Both executives and legislatures can claim to represent the voters