1.

How do the two systems of Democracy differ as far as

branches of government are concerned?
In presidential systems the President is both the head of state and
the chief executive while in a parliament the head of state and the
chief executive are two different offices. The Presidential system
has 3 branches of government, the legislative, executive, and the
judicial. The parliament system has only 2 branches of
government.

2. Regarding elections, how do the systems compare?
In a parliamentary democracy the voters vote for a
parliament, or a party, who they believe will represent them
well. The majority party that is picked picks the Prime minister
who then picks the President. Party members in parliaments
always vote strictly along party lines, while in presidential
systems they are less disciplined and legislators are free to vote
for whomever. In a presidential system the President is
independently voted by the legislatures.

3. Do their leaders share similar terms in office? Explain in
complete sentence format.
The powers invested in the Presidents are equally shared
between him and the legislature. The president has the right to
deploy the military but does not have the right to declare war and
takes lead in most foreign affairs. In a parliamentary Democracy
the head of state and chief executive are two separate offices. The
head of states functions in a primarily ceremonial role and the
chief executive is the head of the nations legislature. In a par
lament the legislature holds supreme power.

4. What are the "advantages" of each system of government? [at
least two each]
The advantages of the presidential system include everyone has
a say in who they wish to vote for and are not oppressed by
certain rules or obligations. Also a fixed term presidency is
more stable than a prime minister who can be dismissed at any
time. The advantages of a parlimental system include that it is
faster and easier to pass legislation. Also parliamentary systems
are associated with less corruption.

5. Identify a disadvantage" of each system.
Disadvantages of the parliamentary system is that it is
unstable and there is concentration of power and hasty
decisions. Disadvantages of the presidential system include
tendencies towards authoritarianism and separation of power.