Presidential and Parliamentary Systems
91-99 QUESTIONS Presidential and Parliamentary Systems – FCP
The introduction to the reading suggests “that countries might do well to shift from one form [of political system] to another as they develop over time.” The last question below will ask you to consider this idea closely.
1. What are the key characteristics of a presidential system?
2. List for your own review the four main features of presidential government. Explain the meaning if the feature itself is not self-explanatory to you.
3. How does the separation of the executive from the legislature impact how the president gets things done?
4. The reading boldly claims that “The USA may be the only successful example [of a presidential system].” React to this amazing statement.
5. Briefly describe the system of executive leadership in a parliamentary system
6. Explain the value and impact of “collective responsibility”.
7. What powers does a president usually have in a “semi-presidential system”?
8. Why did many former communist countries of central and eastern Europe (including Poland) choose a semi-presidential system?
9. What are, in your opinion, the most important differences between the three political systems?
10. Back to the introduction: do you think the system your own country (or a country that interests you) is appropriate for the country? Should this country change its system?
The introduction to the reading suggests “that countries might do well to shift from one form [of political system] to another as they develop over time.” The last question below will ask you to consider this idea closely.
1. What are the key characteristics of a presidential system?
2. List for your own review the four main features of presidential government. Explain the meaning if the feature itself is not self-explanatory to you.
3. How does the separation of the executive from the legislature impact how the president gets things done?
4. The reading boldly claims that “The USA may be the only successful example [of a presidential system].” React to this amazing statement.
5. Briefly describe the system of executive leadership in a parliamentary system
6. Explain the value and impact of “collective responsibility”.
7. What powers does a president usually have in a “semi-presidential system”?
8. Why did many former communist countries of central and eastern Europe (including Poland) choose a semi-presidential system?
9. What are, in your opinion, the most important differences between the three political systems?
10. Back to the introduction: do you think the system your own country (or a country that interests you) is appropriate for the country? Should this country change its system?