Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Presidential System, Autocracy
Document Summary
Three branches of the government: the executive- implements the laws the legislature- makes the laws and approves the budget the judiciary- adjudicates on laws. Division of systems into 3 categories: presidential system, parliamentary system, mixed systems. The executive is often viewed as the natural leader of the country. The election of the head of the executive branch is an important event. Process of drafting a constitution: drafters aim to translate their own political agendas into the constitution, constitution is often a compromise between various actors with different interests and expectations. To de-concentrate executive powers allow more actors to be involved in the decision making process. Involvement of other branches in executive decision making- declaration of war/ declaring the state of an emergency/ granting amnesty/ appointment of specific officials. Involvement of executive in law making process- issue decrees/ veto power/ involvement in constitutional amendments. Design for a centralized executive in a democratic setting.
