Who is the leader of the federal government?

• A. The President.
• B. The Prime Minister.
• C. The Governor.
• D. The Mayor.

Answer: (A)

Think about who runs the whole country. In a federal system like the United States, the leader of the federal government is the President. The President heads the executive branch, helps enforce laws, leads the military, and represents the country. The other roles describe leaders at different levels: a Prime Minister leads the national government in some countries, a Governor runs a state, and a Mayor runs a city. So the leader of the federal government is the President.