POL111H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Anglo-Irish Treaty
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Pol 111 fall 2018 class #6 on october 23 constitutions concluded. In the parliamentary system, there is a split between the head of state function and the head of government function (textbook, p. 334). In the parliamentary system, the head of state is a mostly ceremonial role. The head of state is above or detached from partisan politics, performing mainly symbolic functions (textbook, p. 335). The head of state does not run the government. The head of state is supposed to be a symbol of unity for the country. In contrast, in the us republic these two offices are joined together, in the position of. In the parliamentary system, the head of government is the partisan position. That job is filled by the party leader who has the confidence of the house of. By getting enough mps elected who belong to your party, so you can win confidence votes in the house of commons.
