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In which model may the executive request that the legislature be dissolved by calling for new elections parliamentary or presidential models or both?
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The executive may request that the legislature be dissolved by calling for new elections?
parliamentary model
What happens when the majority party in a parliamentary stem loses a vote in the legislature?
Then the legislature is then dissolved and new general elections are held.
How do parliamentary systems differ from US presidential systems?
There are many differences, here I will mention what I deem to be the most important: Presidential :1) In a Presidential System the President is both Head of State and Head of Government. Presidents under this system almost always have the most power. 2) In a Presidential System there is a (more often than not) complete separation of powers. 3)The President usually relies on a popular mandate (elections) and not the confidence of the legislature to gain and/or hold onto power. 4) Legislative terms are fixed, a legislature in a Presidential system can't be dissolved Parliamentary: 1) In a Parliamentary system there is a complete separation btwn the Head of State (Monarch or President) and the Head of Government (Prime Minister or Chancellor) . 2) In a Parliamentary system the Head of Government usually holds the most power the Head of State may hold some emergency powers and also gives laws the final approval. 3) Separation of powers are blurred in Parliamentary systems (example: The Govt of the UK is formed of members of parliament) 4) The Government must hold the confidence of the legislature to continue its mandate of governing (simply put the Prime Ministers party or coalition must hold a majority in the legislature). 5) Parliamentary systems do not have a fixed term usually only a maximum number of years, if the legislature finds no confidence of the government of the day then the legislature may be dissolved and new elections held)
What is the difference between parliament and presidential government?
Parliamentary System has a Presiden/Monarch as a Head of State and a Prime Minister/chancellor as the Head of Government. The legislature may be dissolved for new elections most of the time it is the lower house. In a Presidential systems the President is both the Head of State and Government. The terms of the President and Legislative branches are fixed so they can not be dissolve for new elections. This is not complete list but you get the idea
What are the important democratic features of parliamentary and presidential forms of government in Australia?
Australia does not have a presidential system. The democratic features of the parliamentary system include regular free and fair elections, that government is formed by the majority party.
Difference between presidential system and parliamentary system?
There are many differences between a parliamentary government and a presidential system of government. The biggest difference is the principle of separation of powers; in a parliamentary system, the executive (the government or the cabinet) is usually drawn from the legislature and/or is dependant on the legislature for its mandate (the legislature must have "confidence" in the government). In a presidential system the executive (the president and the cabinet) are totally separate from the legislature and are not dependant on the legislature for confidence. In a parliamentary system there is a Head of Government (prime minister, premier, president of the council, president of the government, etc) who leads the government and a Head of State (President, Monarch) who usually has ceremonial but important functions; some of these functions include: dissolving the legislature, calling new elections (usually on the advice of the Head of government), appointing someone to form a government (Head of Government), bestow honors, and is usually the Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces. In a Presidential System, the President fulfills both roles (Head of State and Head of Government). In a Parliamentary System, theoretically, an election can be called at any time but there is usually a maximum time that a legislature can sit (4 or 5 years). If the government loses the confidence of the legislature (if 50% +1 of the legislature votes against an important bill like the budget or if there is a motion of no confidence and 50%+1 vote against the government) then one of two things occur: (1) the cabinet is reshuffled sometimes with a new head of government (2) the head of government will ask the head of state to dissolve the legislature, triggering new elections. In a Presidential system terms are fixed for the legislature and the executive. The legislature may only impeach the President (in the US) and even this does not ensure that the President resigns from office (ex: Bill Clinton).
Which countries have a democratic government?
Only four countries in the world today do not identify themseves as democratic in one form or another. These are Saudi Arabia, Myanmar (Burma), Brunei, and Vatican City. Of the other countries there are many that claim to be democratic, but in practice are too corrupt, too volatile, or have too many restrictions on human rights to be considered "true democracies" According to the Democracy Index produced by the Economist Magazine there are 30 Full Democracies: Where national elections are free and fair, voters are free to vote in safety, there is no manipulative influence by foreign governments, and the civil cervice is capable of administering polices effectively. 50 Flawed Democracies: Countries that practice democracy, but have some significant problems with the process. 36 Hybrid Regimes: Where there is some democratic elements but they are often hampered by corruption or threat as to be less effective than they might otherwise. 51 Authoritarian Regimes: Where the state claims to be democratic but in practice there is little or no democracy in the process or running the nation. The "Full Democracies" according to the Democracy index are: Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Spain, Malta, Japan, United States, Czech Republic, Belgium, United Kingdom, Greece, Uruguay, France, Portugal, Mauritius, Costa Rica, South Korea, Italy, and Slovenia
How is the executive elected?
I don't now
How does Parliamentary system differ from a democracy?
In parliamentary democracies, the Head of Government is not directly elected by the voters nor elected by an electoral college. Instead, the composition of the government is indirectly determined by the composition of the national or federal legislature - the executive draws its power and depends upon the support of the legislature to govern. Usually in parliamentary democracies, a Prime Minister, Premier or very rarely a President (like in South Africa) is elected by the national legislature immediately after legislative elections. As such, rather than fighting to win a single national office, political parties and coalitions fight to win more than half of the seats in the national legislature (an overall majority) so as to ensure their preferred candidate for Prime Minister/Premier/President will be elected. This system also means that an incumbent Head of Government can be removed and replaced - possibly by a candidate from a completely different party, and not necessarily the outgoing Deputy Prime Minister/Vice-President - without the need to call an election, if the balance of power in the legislature changes, though this is rare. In contrast, in presidential systems, a single man or woman is elected by the public to lead the nation and form a government for a fixed term in office, and can usually only be removed by impeachment, resignation or death. Whereas in parliamentary systems the Head of Government has to resign if he or she loses the support of the legislature, in a presidential system, he or she can continue to govern and lead a government even against a hostile legislature. In presidential systems, the President is usually replaced (in the event of their departure before a scheduled election) by a candidate from a strict line of succession, almost always from the same party. Presidential systems also usually feature fixed-term elections (e.g., every four years), whereas in most parliamentary systems, elections are usually held within a maximum term (e.g., must be held on or any day before the fourth anniversary of the last election as the government desires). Presidents may also have the power of veto over legislatures in presidential systems, whereas in parliamentary systems, the Head of Government's power of veto stems from his or her direct control over the legislature. Very rarely, countries can have both parliamentary and presidential systems (a semi-presidential system). France is such a country, where the Prime Minister and Cabinet are chosen as in a parliamentary system, but the President is chosen as in a presidential system, and government responsibilities are divided between the two. Usually, when the President also controls the legislature, he or she will be the effective leader of the nation - however, should he or she lose control of the legislature in a legislative election, then unlike in parliamentary systems they will remain in office, but unlike in presidential systems, the opposition will form a government. In those situations, the President is usually relegated to managing the nation's foreign policy only.
How is a parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy?
In parliamentary democracies, the Head of Government is not directly elected by the voters nor elected by an electoral college. Instead, the composition of the government is indirectly determined by the composition of the national or federal legislature - the executive draws its power and depends upon the support of the legislature to govern. Usually in parliamentary democracies, a Prime Minister, Premier or very rarely a President (like in South Africa) is elected by the national legislature immediately after legislative elections. As such, rather than fighting to win a single national office, political parties and coalitions fight to win more than half of the seats in the national legislature (an overall majority) so as to ensure their preferred candidate for Prime Minister/Premier/President will be elected. This system also means that an incumbent Head of Government can be removed and replaced - possibly by a candidate from a completely different party, and not necessarily the outgoing Deputy Prime Minister/Vice-President - without the need to call an election, if the balance of power in the legislature changes, though this is rare. In contrast, in presidential systems, a single man or woman is elected by the public to lead the nation and form a government for a fixed term in office, and can usually only be removed by impeachment, resignation or death. Whereas in parliamentary systems the Head of Government has to resign if he or she loses the support of the legislature, in a presidential system, he or she can continue to govern and lead a government even against a hostile legislature. In presidential systems, the President is usually replaced (in the event of their departure before a scheduled election) by a candidate from a strict line of succession, almost always from the same party. Presidential systems also usually feature fixed-term elections (e.g., every four years), whereas in most parliamentary systems, elections are usually held within a maximum term (e.g., must be held on or any day before the fourth anniversary of the last election as the government desires). Presidents may also have the power of veto over legislatures in presidential systems, whereas in parliamentary systems, the Head of Government's power of veto stems from his or her direct control over the legislature. Very rarely, countries can have both parliamentary and presidential systems (a semi-presidential system). France is such a country, where the Prime Minister and Cabinet are chosen as in a parliamentary system, but the President is chosen as in a presidential system, and government responsibilities are divided between the two. Usually, when the President also controls the legislature, he or she will be the effective leader of the nation - however, should he or she lose control of the legislature in a legislative election, then unlike in parliamentary systems they will remain in office, but unlike in presidential systems, the opposition will form a government. In those situations, the President is usually relegated to managing the nation's foreign policy only.
How is a presidential democracy different from a parliamentary democracy?
In parliamentary democracies, the Head of Government is not directly elected by the voters nor elected by an electoral college. Instead, the composition of the government is indirectly determined by the composition of the national or federal legislature - the executive draws its power and depends upon the support of the legislature to govern. Usually in parliamentary democracies, a Prime Minister, Premier or very rarely a President (like in South Africa) is elected by the national legislature immediately after legislative elections. As such, rather than fighting to win a single national office, political parties and coalitions fight to win more than half of the seats in the national legislature (an overall majority) so as to ensure their preferred candidate for Prime Minister/Premier/President will be elected. This system also means that an incumbent Head of Government can be removed and replaced - possibly by a candidate from a completely different party, and not necessarily the outgoing Deputy Prime Minister/Vice-President - without the need to call an election, if the balance of power in the legislature changes, though this is rare. In contrast, in presidential systems, a single man or woman is elected by the public to lead the nation and form a government for a fixed term in office, and can usually only be removed by impeachment, resignation or death. Whereas in parliamentary systems the Head of Government has to resign if he or she loses the support of the legislature, in a presidential system, he or she can continue to govern and lead a government even against a hostile legislature. In presidential systems, the President is usually replaced (in the event of their departure before a scheduled election) by a candidate from a strict line of succession, almost always from the same party. Presidential systems also usually feature fixed-term elections (e.g., every four years), whereas in most parliamentary systems, elections are usually held within a maximum term (e.g., must be held on or any day before the fourth anniversary of the last election as the government desires). Presidents may also have the power of veto over legislatures in presidential systems, whereas in parliamentary systems, the Head of Government's power of veto stems from his or her direct control over the legislature. Very rarely, countries can have both parliamentary and presidential systems (a semi-presidential system). France is such a country, where the Prime Minister and Cabinet are chosen as in a parliamentary system, but the President is chosen as in a presidential system, and government responsibilities are divided between the two. Usually, when the President also controls the legislature, he or she will be the effective leader of the nation - however, should he or she lose control of the legislature in a legislative election, then unlike in parliamentary systems they will remain in office, but unlike in presidential systems, the opposition will form a government. In those situations, the President is usually relegated to managing the nation's foreign policy only.
How is parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy?
In parliamentary democracies, the Head of Government is not directly elected by the voters nor elected by an electoral college. Instead, the composition of the government is indirectly determined by the composition of the national or federal legislature - the executive draws its power and depends upon the support of the legislature to govern. Usually in parliamentary democracies, a Prime Minister, Premier or very rarely a President (like in South Africa) is elected by the national legislature immediately after legislative elections. As such, rather than fighting to win a single national office, political parties and coalitions fight to win more than half of the seats in the national legislature (an overall majority) so as to ensure their preferred candidate for Prime Minister/Premier/President will be elected. This system also means that an incumbent Head of Government can be removed and replaced - possibly by a candidate from a completely different party, and not necessarily the outgoing Deputy Prime Minister/Vice-President - without the need to call an election, if the balance of power in the legislature changes, though this is rare. In contrast, in presidential systems, a single man or woman is elected by the public to lead the nation and form a government for a fixed term in office, and can usually only be removed by impeachment, resignation or death. Whereas in parliamentary systems the Head of Government has to resign if he or she loses the support of the legislature, in a presidential system, he or she can continue to govern and lead a government even against a hostile legislature. In presidential systems, the President is usually replaced (in the event of their departure before a scheduled election) by a candidate from a strict line of succession, almost always from the same party. Presidential systems also usually feature fixed-term elections (e.g., every four years), whereas in most parliamentary systems, elections are usually held within a maximum term (e.g., must be held on or any day before the fourth anniversary of the last election as the government desires). Presidents may also have the power of veto over legislatures in presidential systems, whereas in parliamentary systems, the Head of Government's power of veto stems from his or her direct control over the legislature. Very rarely, countries can have both parliamentary and presidential systems (a semi-presidential system). France is such a country, where the Prime Minister and Cabinet are chosen as in a parliamentary system, but the President is chosen as in a presidential system, and government responsibilities are divided between the two. Usually, when the President also controls the legislature, he or she will be the effective leader of the nation - however, should he or she lose control of the legislature in a legislative election, then unlike in parliamentary systems they will remain in office, but unlike in presidential systems, the opposition will form a government. In those situations, the President is usually relegated to managing the nation's foreign policy only.
