POLI 316 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Presidential System, Party System, Egalitarianism
10 Oct 2016
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Characteristics: political style= egalitarianism (byproduct of revolution against class system), ideologism. Centralized bureaucratic model (authoritative, highly routinized system, bright minds go into government work) Systems such as these do not adapt well to rapid change, The government: instituted in 1958 (5th republic) by charles de gaulle. Made sure france had overseas influence (africa, middle. Presidential system- head and chief of state. President chooses premier (liaison) to oversee domestic affairs/legislature. If the majority of legislature is not same party as president, the head of the opposition party is premier (cohabitation) Elections= double ballot system, 1st ballot is every party (about 14), 2nd ballot is top two: legislature. National assembly (lower house), more powerful lawmaking body. Senate (upper house), regional significance, delays legislation. Socialist party (in power currently) president francois. The green party (socialism + environment: right. The nationalist front (1st party, anti-immigration, keep.
