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Parliamentary vs Presidential systems Flashcards

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Virtues of parliamentarism (cabinet)

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Parliamentary careers and knowledgeable

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Virtues of parliamentarism (removal)

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Executive in not directly elected and therefore can be easily replaced

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Virtues of parliamentarism (confidence of parliament)

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Must maintain confidence of parliament and therefore cannot exercise disproportionate power

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Disadvantages of parliamentarism (cabinet)

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Also accountable to the legislature and therefore can be obstructive towards PM

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Disadvantages of parliamentarism (direct election)

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Lacks legitimacy, particularly if they inherit position from predecessor

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Disadvantages of parliamentarism (coalitions)

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Too many parties to appease

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Virtues of presidentialism (fixed term)

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Allows president to get things done

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Virtues of presidentialism (separation of powers)

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Ensures policy is thorough and popular

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Virtues of presidentialism (unity)

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President can act as a figure of national unity

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Virtues of presidentialism (zero sum game)

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President may push a lot through in case of party loss at next election

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Virtues of presidentialism (direct election)

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Legitimacy and personal prestige

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Virtues of presidentialism (loyal cabinet)

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Allows for fluid and efficient policy

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Defects of presidentialism (fixed term)

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Lame duck or too much power

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Defects of presidentialism (separation of powers)

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Gridlock and coordination problems

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Defects of presidentialism (zero sum)

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Leads to divisive campaigns/ ideological polarisation

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Defects of presidentialism (cabinet)

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May be elected on loyalty basis not suitability

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Defects of presidentialism (coordination)

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Elected at different times (inconsistency and lack of coordination

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Defects of presidentialism (alternative methods)

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Illegitimate channels

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