Assemblies Flashcards
three distinct branches of government
legistature
executive
judiciary
associated with representation and popular government
assemblies
Legislature _______ the law
make
Executive ________ the law
implement
Judiciaries ______ the law
interpret
it is sometimes preferred because it avoids the limitations of the term assembly and the confusion of the term legislature
- are debating chambers
parliament
A government that is answerable or accountable to an elected assembly and through it to the people
Responsible Government
Two institutional arrangements
Parliamentary and Presidential Systems of the Government
Political paralysis stemming from the absence of a strong executive, caused by multiple divisions in the assembly and (probably society)
Immobilism
An arrangement in a semi-presidential system in which the president works with a government and assembly controlled by a rival party or parties
Cohabitation
What are the functions of assemblies?
Legislation
Representation
Scrutiny
Political Recruitment
Legitimacy
What are the functions of assemblies?
Legislation
Representation
Scrutiny
Political Recruitment
Legitimacy
What are the functions of assemblies?
Legislation
Representation
Scrutiny
Political Recruitment
Legitimacy
What are the functions of assemblies?
Legislation
Representation
Scrutiny
Political Recruitment
Legitimacy
What are the functions of assemblies?
Legislation
Representation
Scrutiny
Political Recruitment
Legitimacy