Which statement about the system of government is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It is a parliamentary republic in which the government needs a majority in the Althing
- Step 1: Iceland elects a parliament and a president separately. Step 2. The prime minister leads a government that relies on parliament. Answer: It is a parliamentary republic in which the government needs a majority in the Althing. Why not the others: The other systems do not describe Iceland.
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