12 Weeks Flashcards
Presidential Democracy
Democracies in which the gov doesn’t depend on a legislative majority to exist are presidential
Parliamentary Democracy
Democracies in which the gov depends on a legislative majority to exist and in which the head of state isn’t popularly elected
Semi-Presidential democracy
Democracies in which the gov depends on a legislative majority to exist and in which the head of state is popularly elected for a fixed term
Collective Cabinet Responsibility
Ministers must defend a cabinet decision in public.
Formateur
Picked by the head of state to initiate and construct a government.
Informateur
Recommends people for Formateur, from a non-partisian approach. Appointed by the head of state.
Caretaker Gov
When the incumbent government remains in office to run the country.
Minority Gov
Gov which is ran by a party with minority seats
Surplus Majority Gov
Gov in which the cabinet contains more parties than are strictly necessary to control a legislative majority.
Cohabitation
When the president and prime minister of a country are of different parties
Vote of no Confidence
Initiated by legislature, if gov doesn’t obtain a legislative majority in this vote, it must resign.
Cabinet
Ministers who serve in cabinet and head different gov departments
Investiture vote
Formal vote in the legislature to determine whether a proposed gov can take office
Office-Seeking
Politician interested in the intrinsic benefits of office
Policy-Seeking
Politician interested in shaping policy
