Comparing Parliamentary and Presidential Systems
AP Comparative Government and Politics · Flashcards
AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS · FLASHCARDS
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In which system is the prime minister typically the head of government?
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Who is the head of state in a presidential system?
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What defines a parliamentary system of government?
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The executive derives its legitimacy from the legislature. The executive branch emerges from and depends on parliamentary support for legitimacy.
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