Presidential System — definition?
Independent elected president with separation of powers.
Parliamentary System — role?
Prime minister leads government, accountable to parliament.
Executive Branch — difference?
Presidential: separate election; Parliamentary: drawn from legislature.
Presidential System — definition?
Government with an independently elected president.
Separation of Powers — purpose?
Prevents concentration of government power.
Fixed Term — role?
Provides presidential stability.
Veto Power — function?
President rejects legislation.
Checks and Balances — goal?
Limits powers of each branch.
Electoral College — role?
Elects US president.
Parliamentary Sovereignty — meaning?
Parliament's supreme legal authority.
Answer 10 questions on Comparative Government Systems.
1. What is a presidential system?
2. Which historical event is associated with the development of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK?
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