Parliamentary and Presidential Systems Overview

The video tutorial provides an overview of different government systems, focusing on parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential systems. It explains how these systems function, using examples from the UK, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. The video highlights the roles of the executive and legislative branches in each system and discusses the checks and balances inherent in these structures. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with future content.

What is a key feature of parliamentary systems like that of the United Kingdom?

• The prime minister is directly elected by the public.

• The national legislature selects and can remove the head of government.

• The president serves as both head of state and head of government.

• The legislative branch has no role in selecting the executive.

In a parliamentary system, how often are legislative elections typically held?

• Every two years

• Every three years

• Every five years

• Every ten years

In a parliamentary system, who typically decides on the members of the cabinet?

• The president

• The national legislature

• The prime minister

• The public through elections

What distinguishes presidential systems from parliamentary systems?

• The prime minister is elected by the public.

• The president is both head of state and head of government.

• The legislative branch selects the president.

• The president is part of the legislative branch.

In presidential systems like those in Mexico and Nigeria, how can cabinet members be removed?

• By the president's decision alone

• By a public referendum

• Through the process of impeachment

• Through a vote of no confidence

How does the legislative branch in a presidential system differ from that in a parliamentary system?

• It selects the head of government.

• It can remove the president through a vote of no confidence.

• It is elected separately from the executive.

• It has no role in law-making.

What is a characteristic of semi-presidential systems like Russia's?

• The prime minister is the head of state.

• The president has no role in policy making.

• There is a coexistence of a president and a prime minister.

• The legislative branch has no power over the executive.

In Russia's semi-presidential system, who nominates the prime minister?

• The national legislature

• The cabinet

• The president

• The public through direct election

What role does the president play in a semi-presidential system?

• Head of government

• Head of state

• Chief justice

• Leader of the legislative branch

What is a common feature of both presidential and semi-presidential systems?

• The executive branch is part of the legislative branch.

• The president is elected by the national legislature.

• The prime minister is the head of state.

• There is a clear separation of powers.