Parliamentary and Presidential Flashcards
Which system of government has the executive independent of the legislature?
Presidential
In which system of government is the executive directly accountable to the legislature?
Parliamentary
Give an example for both type of governments.
Presidential- USA
Parliamentary- India
Who is the head of state in a parliamentary system like India?
President
What is the main difference between the executive in a presidential and a parliamentary system?
In a presidential system, the executive is independent of the legislature and is directly elected by the people.
In a parliamentary system, the executive is part of the legislature and is accountable to it.
How does the process of removing the executive differ between the two systems?
In a parliamentary system, the executive can be removed by a vote of no confidence in the legislature.
In a presidential system, the executive can only be removed through impeachment.
What is the significance of the principle of ‘collective responsibility’ in a parliamentary system?
It means that the entire cabinet is collectively responsible to the legislature for its policies and decisions. If a no-confidence motion is passed against the cabinet, all members must resign.
What are the advantages of a parliamentary system?
Advantages include greater accountability, flexibility, quicker decision-making during legislative consensus, and representation of diverse groups in the cabinet.
What are the disadvantages of a presidential system of government?
Disadvantages include rigidity due to fixed tenure, the possibility of deadlock between the executive and legislature, and concentration of power in a single individual.
What motion is passed when the legislature is dissatisfied with a minister?
Censure motion
What is the term for the legislative approval needed for executive actions in a parliamentary system?
Confidence
What is the term for the dual leadership structure in a parliamentary system?
Bicameral
