All Flashcards
Cause & Effect: Fused powers in parliamentary systems?
Cause: Fusion of executive and legislative branches. Effect: Faster policy-making, less gridlock.
Cause & Effect: Separation of powers in presidential systems?
Cause: Separation of powers. Effect: Checks and balances, potential for gridlock.
Cause & Effect: Fixed-term elections in the UK?
Cause: Fixed-term elections. Effect: Limits the Prime Minister's power to call snap elections.
Cause & Effect: Putin's Dominance in Russia?
Cause: Putin's dominance. Effect: Difficult to analyze semi-presidential system's function.
Cause & Effect: Authoritarian Nature of Russia?
Cause: Authoritarian nature. Effect: Difficult to directly compare with democratic systems.
Cause & Effect: Legislature rejects budget in Nigeria?
Cause: Senate rejected president's budget. Effect: Check on executive power.
Cause & Effect: Strong PM support in Parliament?
Cause: Strong PM support. Effect: Quicker policy implementation (e.g. UK devolution).
Cause & Effect: Regular Q&A sessions with the PM?
Cause: Regular Q&A sessions. Effect: Scrutiny from opposition and majority party.
Cause & Effect: Parliament censuring cabinet members?
Cause: Parliament censuring cabinet members. Effect: Check on the executive.
Cause & Effect: Devolution in the UK?
Cause: Strong support in Parliament. Effect: Quick implementation of devolution policies.
What was the purpose of devolution in the UK?
To transfer powers from the central government to regional governments.
What is the role of the Prime Minister in a parliamentary system?
Head of government, usually the leader of the majority party in the legislature.
What is the role of the President in a presidential system?
Head of state and head of government, directly elected by the people.
What is the role of the Legislature in a parliamentary system?
Chooses the Prime Minister and makes laws.
What is the role of the Legislature in a presidential system?
Makes laws and can check the power of the executive branch.
What is the role of the Judiciary in a presidential system?
Interprets laws and can check the power of the executive and legislative branches.
Role of the House of Commons in the UK?
Holds regular Q&A sessions with the Prime Minister, allowing scrutiny.
Role of the Senate in Nigeria?
Can reject the president's budget, acting as a check on executive power.
Role of the President in a semi-presidential system?
Shares executive power with the Prime Minister, often responsible for foreign policy and defense.
Role of the Prime Minister in a semi-presidential system?
Shares executive power with the President, often responsible for domestic policy.
Role of the Monarch in the UK?
Invites a member of the ruling party (or opposition) to command the government and select a PM.