POLI 212 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Romano Prodi, José Sócrates, Presidential System
29 Mar 2017
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From legislative to executive authority: cabinet formation and heads of state ch. 14. Cabinet with a pm or chancellor as the head. President elected by the people and a pm appointed by parl. i. e. france. In europe the head of state is a monarch or civilian president. In usa the president heads the executive branch + holds symbolic role of head of state. President directly elected by the people (disregard electoral college) Impeachment is the only way to oust the president. President can"t dissolve congress and call for early elections. European executive selected by parliament and depends on the confidence of parliament for survival. Us: at presidents pleasure to appoint anyone and cabinet members must give up their seat in. Congress when appointed (if they have a seat) Parliamentary system: leaders members of parliament form the cabinet. Pm and cabinet ministers retain their seats in parliament. Switzerland, norway, netherlands: cabinet members must give up seats.
