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Chapter 14ParliamentaryGovernment
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Form of govt. found in most countries The only votes that people vote are for
members of parliament The executive is chosen and set up by
parliament
Parliamentary Govt.
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Characteristics:1. Parliament of representatives chosen by
electorate; often 200-several hundred in size; only elected body; bills passed in parliament are law (no one has veto power)
Parliamentary System
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2. Executive part of government (similar to US’s presidential branch) is made up of a cabinet of men and women who are selected by parliament; take on executive powers in addition to legislative responsibilities; often in majority political party
Characteristics of Parliamentary System
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3. Executive members only stay in positions while have the “confidence” (support) of the Parliament majority; a vote of no confidence can lead to the fall of the government and a new election
Characteristics of Parliamentary System
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4. The Executive leader can dissolve parliament and call for new elections just as the parliament can call no confidence and remove the executive; a new election can lead to a new distribution of power,
Characteristics of Parliamentary System
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Purely symbolic figure Often a monarch (example: England) Ceremonial and symbolic leader Usually only occurs with Parliamentary
systems
Heads of State
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Leaders chosen by majority party If not clear majority party, a coalition is
formed and a compromise reached to choose the leaders
Cabinet must be able to control what is going on in Parliament.
The Cabinet
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1. Public Debate2. Face Scrutiny3. Oversight of policy4. Source of the executive
What Parliament Does
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Weaker and less assertive than in United States Congress
Majority party sets tone and is a source of decisions instead of committees
However, all Parliaments have committees to consider all the bills introduced.
Parliamentary Committees
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1. Power is unified under a majority party so government can respond quickly and decisively.
2. The lines of responsibility and accountability very clear.
Advantages of Parliamentary System
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1. Few protections for a minority who feels wronged
2. May produce a very unstable government
Disadvantages of Parliamentary System