Which of the following countries follow semi-presidential system of government?

France

Sri Lanka

Ukraine

Brazil

Uzbekistan

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In semi-presidential systems, there is a president and a prime minister. In such systems, the President has genuine executive authority, unlike in a parliamentary republic, but some of the role of a head of government is exercised by the prime minister. Countries with this form of government are Egypt, France, Lebanon, Ukraine, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Mongolia etc.
In presidential systems, the president is both head of state and head of government. There is no prime minister. Countries with this form of government are Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, USA, Uzbekistan etc.

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In semi-presidential systems, there is a president and a prime minister. In such systems, the President has genuine executive authority, unlike in a parliamentary republic, but some of the role of a head of government is exercised by the prime minister. Countries with this form of government are Egypt, France, Lebanon, Ukraine, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Mongolia etc.
In presidential systems, the president is both head of state and head of government. There is no prime minister. Countries with this form of government are Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, USA, Uzbekistan etc.