Question

Distinguish between parliamentary and presidential form of government

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Parliamentary Form of Government      

2.Presidential Form of Government

Meaning  

1. It is a form of government where the legislature and executive are closely related to each other. It is a system in which the citizens elect representatives to the legislative Parliament.

2.It is a system of government in which the three organs of the government – the executive, judiciary, legislature work separately. In it, the President is the chief executive and is elected directly by the citizens.

Executive

1.There is dual executive as leader of the state and leader of the government are different.

2.There is a single executive as the leader of the state and the leader of the government is the same.

Ministers

1.The ministers belong to the ruling party  and are Members of Parliament. No outsider is allowed to become a minister.

2.The ministers can be chosen from outside the legislature, and are usually industry experts.

Accountability

1.The Executive is accountable  to the Legislature.  

2.The Executive is not accountable to the Legislature.

Dissolution of lower house

1.The Prime Minister can dissolve the lower house.

2.The President cannot dissolve the lower house.

Tenure

1.The tenure of the Prime Minister depends upon the majority support in the Parliament, and is thus, not fixed.

2.The tenure of the President is fixed.

Separation of Powers

1.The principle of Separation of powers is not followed strictly. There is concentration and fusion of powers between the Legislative and the Executive.

2.The principle of Separation of powers is strictly followed. Powers are divided and the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary work separately.  

Party Discipline

1.Party discipline is stronger and the system leans towards unified action, block voting and distinct party platforms.

2.Party discipline is comparatively less and failure to vote with one’s party does not threaten the government.

Autocracy

1.This type of government is less autocratic as immense power is not given to only one person.

2.This type of government is more autocratic as immense power is concentrated in the hands of the President.

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