Parliamentary vs Presidential Systems

The video discusses the differences between presidential and parliamentary democracies, using the US and UK as examples. It covers the separation of powers unique to presidential systems, the roles of chief executives, election and removal processes, legislative powers, and inter-branch relationships. The US has a separation of powers, while the UK has fused branches. The US president is directly elected, whereas the UK Prime Minister is chosen by the majority party. Legislative powers differ, with the US having checks and balances, and the UK having a more cohesive system due to party alignment.

Which country is used as an example of a parliamentary democracy in the video?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Australia

What is a unique feature of the presidential system discussed in the video?

• Direct democracy

• Monarchical oversight

• Separation of powers

• Fusion of powers

In a parliamentary system, who represents the head of state?

• Speaker of the House

• Monarch

• President

• Prime Minister

How is the President of the United States elected?

• By the majority party

• By the electoral college

• By the Supreme Court

• By the parliament

What is a vote of no-confidence?

• A vote to remove the Prime Minister

• A vote to impeach the President

• A vote to dissolve the parliament

• A vote to elect a new Prime Minister

In the United States, what is required for a President to be removed from office?

• A vote of no-confidence

• An illegal act

• A decision by the Supreme Court

• A loss in re-election

Which branch has the power to create laws in a parliamentary system?

• Monarchical

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What is the main reason a Prime Minister in a parliamentary system might not veto legislation?

• They are not involved in law-making

• They lack the authority

• They are part of the majority party

• They are not elected

In a presidential system, what can lead to less cohesiveness between branches?

• Different parties in power

• Fusion of powers

• Monarchical oversight

• Direct election of the Prime Minister

What is a key feature of the relationship between branches in a parliamentary system?

• Separation of powers

• Different parties in power

• Cohesiveness due to same party

• Direct election of both branches