Government 20 Lecture Notes - Juanele, Presidential System, Parliamentary Train
4 Feb 2014
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Article tries to determine which system is more stable and easy to institute- points out inefficiencies of presidential systems. Vast majority of stable democracies in the world today are parliamentary regimes- executive power generated by legislative majorities. The prime minister is elected within parliament upon a vote of confidence. The masses elect their representatives and the representatives decide on a prime minister. The prime minister knows no term limits nor fixed terms. (51) Presidents generally have term limits and fixed terms (52). In presidential system-presidents and legislators claim democratic legitimacy. Executive branch and legislative branch are controlled by two different parties can cause stand offs where neither backs down because of democratic legitimacy- both feel they are doing what is best for the country. Usually a mediator intervenes (military) however in the us this has become normal with the development of political parties to moderate these conflicts- unseen everywhere else (53)
