Presidential System vs. Parliamentary System

What is federalism?

• A system in which power is divided between national and state governments

• A system in which power is concentrated in the national government

• A system in which power is concentrated in the state governments

• A system in which power is divided between the executive and legislative branches

Which of the following is NOT a way the U.S. Constitution limits the power of government?

• Articulating the rights that are protected

• Establishing procedures for the election of representatives

• Limiting the term of the executive

• Denying due process

Where are the powers denied to the federal government specified?

• Article I, Section 9

• Article I, Section 10

• Article II, Section 1

• Article II, Section 2

Which of the following is an advantage of a presidential system?

• Separation of powers protects against tyranny

• More direct democracy, more accountability to voters

• Divided government

• Power struggles between parties make passing legislation more difficult

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a parliamentary system?

• Threat of losing majority power creates incentive to agree and make changes

• Prime minister accountable to legislature and can be ousted on a vote of no confidence

• Close connection between executive and legislative branches provides less protection against tyranny

• Prime minister not directly elected by voters

What is the advantage of a separation of powers in a government system?

• More direct democracy, more accountability to voters

• Divided government

• Power struggles between parties make passing legislation more difficult

• Protects against tyranny

What is the disadvantage of a divided government in a presidential system?

• More direct democracy, more accountability to voters

• Power struggles between parties make passing legislation more difficult

• Separation of powers protects against tyranny

• Threat of losing majority power creates incentive to agree and make changes

What is the disadvantage of a close connection between the executive and legislative branches in a parliamentary system?

• Prime minister accountable to legislature and can be ousted on a vote of no confidence

• Prime minister not directly elected by voters

• Threat of losing majority power creates incentive to agree and make changes

• Close connection provides less protection against tyranny