Political Institutions: Legislative and Judicial Branches (Chapter 7)

Question 1

Dual Executive

Answer 1

In a parliamentary system, the division of head of state and chief executive officer between two persons; the prime minister serves as chief executive, and some other elected figures serve as ceremonial head of state.

Question 2

Judicial Review

Answer 2

The power of a court to declare acts by the govt unconstitutional and hence void.

Question 3

No Confidence Vote

Answer 3

In Parliamentary governments, a legislative vote that the sitting government must win to remain in power.

Question 4

Cohabitation

Answer 4

In France, the uneasy toleration of a divided executive

Question 5

Parliamentary System

Answer 5

System of democratic govt in which authority is concentrated in the legislative branch, which selects a prime minister and cabinet offices who serve as long as they have majority support in the Parliament.

Question 6

Question Time

Answer 6

In the UK the times set aside Monday through Thursday ever week for Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to criticize and scrutinize actions of the govt.