Understanding Presidential and Parliamentary Democracies

Understanding Presidential and Parliamentary Democracies

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Mia Campbell

Social Studies, History

6th - 10th Grade

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03:10

The video tutorial explains the basic differences between presidential and parliamentary democracies. In a presidential democracy, like the United States, the President is separate from the legislature, which consists of Congress. The President can sign or veto laws but does not make them. In contrast, a parliamentary democracy features a Prime Minister who is part of the legislature and actively participates in law-making. The video highlights these structural differences and reviews the roles of the executive and legislative branches in both systems.

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What is a common feature of both presidential and parliamentary democracies?

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In a parliamentary democracy, what is the leader typically called?

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What is a unique feature of the Prime Minister in a parliamentary democracy?

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In a parliamentary democracy, who assists the Prime Minister in making laws?

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In a presidential democracy, where does the president typically reside?

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What is the main role of the president in a presidential democracy regarding laws?

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How does the president interact with the legislature in a presidential democracy?

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What happens if the president does not agree with a proposed law in a presidential democracy?

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What is a key difference between a parliamentary and a presidential democracy?

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Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in both types of democracies?

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