Removal of Executives
William Gray
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers the crucial topic of executive removal in comparative government, focusing on the why and how of the process. It details specific removal mechanisms in six course countries: United Kingdom, Russia, China, Nigeria, Mexico, and Iran, emphasizing key terms like motion of no confidence and impeachment. The guide also provides memory aids, exam tips, practice multiple-choice questions, and a free-response question with a scoring rubric.
#AP Comparative Government: Removal of the Executive - Your Ultimate Study Guide 🚀
Hey there, future AP Gov rockstar! Let's break down how executives get the boot in our course countries. This is a crucial topic, and we're going to make sure you've got it down pat. Let's get started!
#Why Bother with Executive Removal? 🤔
The ability to remove an executive is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. It's all about accountability and preventing power grabs. Think of it as the government's emergency brake 🚨. Here's why it matters:
- Checks and Balances: Prevents abuse of power by any one leader.
- Accountability: Holds leaders responsible for their actions.
- Public Trust: Can restore faith in government when leaders are held accountable.
- Serious Misconduct: Usually reserved for significant breaches of conduct.
Remember "CARP" - Checks, Accountability, Restores Trust, Prevent Abuse. This is the core purpose of executive removal.
#Country-Specific Removal Mechanisms 🌍
Let's dive into the specifics for each of our course countries. We'll break it down nice and easy.
#1. United Kingdom 🇬🇧
- Fused Power: The UK has a fused executive and legislative branch.
- Motion of No Confidence: The Prime Minister can be removed if the legislature passes a motion of no confidence.
- Consequences: If defeated, the government must resign or call a general election.
- Example: James Callaghan's government fell after losing a no-confidence vote in 1979. Memory Aid
Think of the UK as a "Confidence Coaster" - when confidence dips, the P...
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