Semi-presidentialism Flashcards
what is it called when the PM and president sing the same tune?
Duet
what is it called when the PM and the president are against each other?
Duel
example of a presidental country?
Brazil
example of a parliamentary country
UK
other example of semi-presidentialism
Ireland, Iceland, Portugal etc.
Duvergers definition in 3 points:
- president elected by universal suffrage
- president has considerable powers
- the PM cannot stay in office if the legislature is opposed to him
the merits of Duvergers definition (2)
- better instituitional model
2. good for identifying a dynamic relationship between PM and president
what is Satoris definition?
- president directly elected or indirectly elected by popular mandate
- the president has the power to appoint the PM and dissolve parliament
- the PM is responsible to the confidence of parliament
which republic is france currently in?
5th
what does the french president have power to do?
power over international policy and certain domestic polices, can appoint PM and dissolve parliament
what does the french PM have the power to do?
power over economic policy education etc.
what happens if the PM does not have the support of the legislature?
he has to resign
what happens if the PM and president are not from the same party
co habitation
who has more power in a unified government?
President
who has more power in co habitation?
PM - due to having the support of the majority
