Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Autocracy, Presidential System, Prima Facie
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Design for a centralized executive in a democratic setting. In a centralized executive, power is concentrated in one individual at the national level, representing both the government and the country. The head of executive has full control over the cabinet. The head of executive branch is largely free from political oversight and has only limited exposure to questioning by the legislature. Core element of a parliamentary system is government"s political dependence on the legislature. Tasks assigned to the chief executive contribute to the actual concentration of executive authority: extent to which he is involved in declaring a state of emergency, granting pardon of amnesty, declaring war. A strong executive is not destructive by nature. It provides stability and hold together a country in which there are many divisive forces. It may also strengthen the executive to ensure that policies are consistent and facilitate long-term planning.
