What does a parliamentary system of government mean?
Q: What does a parliamentary system of government mean?
A: A parliamentary system of government means that the executive branch of government has the direct or indirect support of the parliament.
Q: How is support for the executive branch usually shown in a parliamentary system?
A: Support for the executive branch is usually shown by a vote of confidence in a parliamentary system.
Q: What is the term used to describe a balanced relationship between the executive and the legislature in a parliamentary system?
A: A balanced relationship between the executive and the legislature in a parliamentary system is called responsible government.
Q: How does the separation of powers between the executive and law making branches differ in a parliamentary system versus a presidential system?
A: The separation of powers between the executive and law making branches is not as obvious in a parliamentary system as it is in a presidential system.
Q: What are the three branches of government which govern a country in a parliamentary system?
A: The three branches of government which govern a country in a parliamentary system are the executive (or ministers), the law makers, and the judges.
Q: Who is the head of government in a parliamentary system?
A: The head of government in a parliamentary system is the prime minister, who holds the real power.
Q: Can you give an example of a few countries which practice a parliamentary system?
A: Some examples of countries which practice a parliamentary system include India, Italy, Japan, and Latvia. However, parliament is different in every country.
