Presidential vs Parliamentary Democracy

Front

Executive and Legislative branch are both part of Parliament. (Executive and Legislative branch combined.)

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Parliamentary

Front

Has a "head of state" as a separate office with only ceremonial power. Is often a king or queen who's family gave the power over to the people.

Back

Parliamentary

Front

Citizens are guaranteed many rights and freedoms. Options: Presidential, Parliamentary, Both

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Both

Front

Citizens vote to elect the leader directly.

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Presidential

Front

Has a legislative branch for making laws, an executive branch for enforcing laws, and a judicial branch for interpreting laws.

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Both

Front

The leader of the executive branch is the chief executive of government (responsible for the daily running of the country). Options: Presidential, Parliamentary, Both

Back

Both

Front

There are checks and balances between the 3 branches.

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Presidential

Front

All 3 branches of government are separate

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Presidential

Front

The leader of government is typically called the prime minister. What type of government is this? Options: Presidential, Parliamentary, Both

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Parliamentary

Front

Citizens DO NOT directly elect the leader. They elect a member of the legislative body who then will help to choose the leader.

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Parliamentary