Which statement is true of both presidential and parliamentary systems of government
a. the executive branch operates independently from the legislative branch.
b. the head of government is chosen by members of his or her political party.
c. the members of the legislative branch are directly elected by the people.
d. the head of government is directly elected by the people.

You are the on-duty desk sergeant at the local police station. a man walks in and says, "i killed someone and want to confess." you grab your digital voice recorder and direct the man to a chair. he sits down and tells the tale of what turns out to be a first-degree murder. you record every word, including the numerous instances in which you said, "uh- huh" and "i see." satisfied that the subject did, indeed, commit a murder, you place him under arrest. the confession is: