which statement about the russian duma is true?
a. it shares it's powers equally with the federation council
b. it chooses the prime minister from its membership
c. it has the ability to over ride a presidential veto
d. it is appointed by the russian president
which type of government is most common on the african continent?
a. a government that features a parliament in the legislative branch
b. a government that features a president in the executive branch
c. a government that features both a president and a parliament
d. a government ruled by a military dictatorship

Which statement about the Russian Duma is true? The correct answer is letter C, it has the ability to help override a presidential veto. The Duma was a representative body in Russia during the early 1900s. The Tsar during that time period decided to create such in the hopes that it would divide the opposition during an uprising. The Duma had body with two chambers, where one of which was voted by the Russian people, while the other chamber was appointed by the Tsar. This appointee of the Tsar could have the power to override any actions taken by the people of Russia and its existing government system. During this time period, the Tsar was still able to retain his Autocratic Power despite such representative body.

Which type of government is most common on the African continent?
The correct answer is letter C, a government that features both a president and a parliament. The parliament is actually the one who elects a president to serve a fixed term. This type of government of Africa is known as a parliamentary republic/democracy.