Parliamentary and Presidential Systems Flashcards
1
Q
legistlative powers
A
presidential systems
- legislature sets its own agenda and passes bills
- executive has powers over budget
- individual legislators have little power to introduce or amend legislation
2
Q
what are the pros of presidential system
A
- direct election -> greater legitimacy
- separation of powers -> limited executive power
- fixed terms -> executive stability
3
Q
what are the cons of presidential system
A
- direct elections -> risk of divided majorities/blurred accountability
- separations -> gridlock
- fixed terms -> rigidity
4
Q
what are the pros of parliamentary system
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- fusion of powers -> clear accountability, no gridlock, high efficiency
- no fixed terms -> quicker response to changes in citizen’s approval
5
Q
what are the cons of parliamentary system
A
- fusion of powers -> executive dominance?
- no fixed terms -> risk instability
6
Q
what are the powers of the chief executive in presidential systems
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- president = chief/head of state
- president names cabinet of senior politicians (doesn’t have to be elected officials)
7
Q
what are the powers of the chief executive in parliamentary system
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- prime minister: chief executive (usually leader of majority party)
- PM appoints cabinet from parliament
8
Q
how do you remove president from office
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- elections = only way to remove from office -> executive can’t dismiss legislature vice versa
9
Q
how does prime minister remove prime minister from office
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- PM can dissolve legislature -> new elections
10
Q
how is prime minister removed from office
A
1) removal by election
2) vote of no confidence
3) removal by party
