Question

write two merits and demerits of the presidential form of government​

Answer 1

merits:-

1. The President’s fixed term of office enables him to give his full time to the pursuit of state duties during his tenure, rather than dividing his time between State duties and politics.

2. The clear separation of powers among the three organs of government helps to prevent the misuse of state power.

Demerits of the Presidential System of government

1. The Presidential System is very expensive to run, in terms of finance and personnel required for the separate executive and legislative arms of government.

2. Since the President is not responsible to Parliament, an ambitious President may become autocratic because of the enormous executive powers at his disposal.

Answer 2

Explanation:

MERIT

The President's fixed term of office enables him to give his full time to the pursuit of state duties during his tenure, rather than dividing his time between State duties and politics. 2. The clear separation of powers among the three organs of government helps to prevent the misuse of state power.

DEMERIT

Autocratic: The presidential system appears to be autocratic because the President is empowered to act more or less in his discretion.

Autocratic: The presidential system appears to be autocratic because the President is empowered to act more or less in his discretion.Irresponsible: It is irresponsible because the executive is made independent of the legislature. There is no effective means by which the responsibility for the exercise of power may be ensured.

Lack of co-operation: Another weakness of the system is its failure to ensure the co-operation between law-makers and administrators. Frequent conflicts between the legislature and the executive may lead to deadlocks.

Lack of accountability: There is no continuous accountability of the executive to the representatives of the people in the legislature. The fixed term of office of the executive also curtails responsiveness to public opinion.

Irresponsible: It is irresponsible because the executive is made independent of the legislature. There is no effective means by which the responsibility for the exercise of power may be ensured.

Inelastic: The biggest demerit of this system is that it is inelastic structure and uncertain in fixing up the final responsibility. It is inelastic because, once the President has been elected, the nation must continue with him, no matter whether it likes or dislikes his policies.

Deadlock on important issues: Frequent conflicts between the legislature and the executive may lead to deadlocks