Parliamentary vs Presidential Systems of Government Explained

The video tutorial explains the differences between parliamentary and presidential systems of government using icon-based learning. It covers citizen participation in autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic systems, and highlights the main differences in leadership, government structure, and election processes between parliamentary and presidential democracies. The video also contrasts the roles of prime ministers and presidents, the separation of powers, and the election methods in both systems, concluding with a summary of key differences.

What does a single stick figure in the icon system represent?

• A republic

• An oligarchic system

• A democratic system

• An autocratic system

In a democratic icon, what does highlighting some stick figures in the middle signify?

• An oligarchy

• A republic

• A monarchy

• An autocracy

Which of the following is a key difference between parliamentary and presidential systems?

• The presence of a monarch

• The separation of powers

• The number of political parties

• The use of icons

In a parliamentary system, who is typically the leader of the government?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Chancellor

• The Monarch

How are the executive and legislative branches structured in a presidential system?

• They are combined

• They are led by a monarch

• They are led by a prime minister

• They are separate

In a parliamentary system, how is the prime minister chosen?

• By a public vote

• By the parliament

• By the monarch

• By the president

What is a common feature of a parliamentary system regarding political party control?

• The monarch controls the government

• The president controls the government

• One party usually controls the government

• Multiple parties share power

In a presidential system, who serves as both the head of government and head of state?

• The Chancellor

• The President

• The Monarch

• The Prime Minister

What happens if a prime minister loses support in a parliamentary system?

• They are elected by the public

• They serve a fixed term

• They are removed through a no-confidence vote

• They become president

Which system is more commonly modeled after the United Kingdom?

• Presidential system

• Parliamentary system

• Autocratic system

• Oligarchic system