Question

critical thinking

1. compare and contrast copy the graphic organizer below, and compare and contrast how power is shared and limited in presidential and parliamentary systems.

presidential
parliamentary

Explanation:

In presidential systems, the president is directly - elected and is separate from the legislature, with significant executive power. Checks and balances limit power, like the legislature's power to override vetoes. In parliamentary systems, the executive (prime minister) is from the legislative majority, and the legislature can remove the executive through a vote - of - no - confidence. Both systems have separation of powers in some form to limit power, but the relationship between the executive and legislative branches varies.

Answer:

In presidential systems:

• President is directly elected and independent of legislature.
• Executive has significant power, but legislature can check through veto overrides etc.

In parliamentary systems:

• Executive (prime minister) comes from legislative majority.
• Legislature can remove executive via vote - of - no - confidence.

Similarities:

• Both have mechanisms for power sharing and limiting power through separation of powers.