Question

What is parliamentary democracy?

Answer 1

Explanation:

A parliamentary democracy is a government (or subordinate entity) democratic governance structure in which the executive derives its democratic legitimacy from its ability to command the confidence of the legislature, usually a parliament, and is also held accountable to that parliament.

Thus, parliamentary democracy is a system of government in which people elect parliamentary representatives to make the laws and decisions necessary for the state. This legislature represents the people directly. The president heads the government's executive branch.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Under a parliamentary democracy system of government, the people of the country elect their representatives. These representatives then make laws and implement them.
• They also form the parliament or government and carry out decision-making and introduction of laws for the benefit of the country.
• The party which wins the majority in elections will form the government.
• Ideal examples of parliamentary democracies are Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands etc.