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What is the effect of a weak legislature on public trust?
Cause: Executive dominance and weak legislative oversight. Effect: Decreased public trust in government.
How does a lack of legislative independence affect civil liberties?
Cause: Limited legislative power to check the executive. Effect: Reduced protection of individual rights and freedoms.
Compare legislative independence in Russia and Mexico.
Russia: Legislature is largely a rubber stamp for the executive. Mexico: Legislature has more power to check the executive, but still faces limitations.
Contrast legislative independence in Nigeria and the UK (not explicitly mentioned, but a good comparison).
Nigeria: Legislature is often weak and susceptible to corruption. UK: Parliament is traditionally strong, but executive dominance has increased.
How do party systems affect legislative independence?
Dominant party systems can weaken legislative independence if the executive controls the party.