What are the features of the parliamentary system of government?
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Supremacy of legislature, merged executive and legislative functions, prime minister as head, cabinet accountable to parliament.
The features of the parliamentary system include the supremacy of the legislative branch, merging of executive and legislative functions, a prime minister as head of government, and accountability of the cabinet to parliament. The parliament can dissolve the government and call for new elections.
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The features of the parliamentary system include the supremacy of the legislative branch, merging of executive and legislative functions, a prime minister as head of government, and accountability of the cabinet to parliament. The parliament can dissolve the government and call for new elections.
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In a parliamentary system, the executive branch derives its legitimacy and power from the legislature (parliament) and is also held accountable to it.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the roles of head of state and head of government; in a parliamentary system, they are often separate, unlike in a presidential system.
Sources
- Parliamentary system | Definition & Facts - Britannica - britannica.com
- 10 Features of the Parliamentary System - The Borgen Project - borgenproject.org
