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    A parliamentary system is a type of government where the executive and legislative branches are fused together. The head of government is the Prime Minister, while the head of state is a figurehead with little political power. Actions of the government depend largely on the legislative branch. Members of Parliament are elected by citizens in their districts. One becomes Prime Minister by being the leader of the dominant party in parliament or through appointment by the Head of State. Pros of this system include easier replacement of the leader and avoidance of gridlock, while cons include the need for multiple parties and potential abuse of power by the Prime Minister.

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    A parliamentary system is a type of government where the executive and legislative branches are fused together. The head of government is the Prime Minister, while the head of state is a figurehead with little political power. Actions of the government depend largely on the legislative branch. Members of Parliament are elected by citizens in their districts. One becomes Prime Minister by being the leader of the dominant party in parliament or through appointment by the Head of State. Pros of this system include easier replacement of the leader and avoidance of gridlock, while cons include the need for multiple parties and potential abuse of power by the Prime Minister.

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    A parliamentary system is a type of government where the executive and legislative branches are fused together. The head of government is the Prime Minister, while the head of state is a figurehead with little political power. Actions of the government depend largely on the legislative branch. Members of Parliament are elected by citizens in their districts. One becomes Prime Minister by being the leader of the dominant party in parliament or through appointment by the Head of State. Pros of this system include easier replacement of the leader and avoidance of gridlock, while cons include the need for multiple parties and potential abuse of power by the Prime Minister.

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    The System

    The Parliamentary System

    By Juan Marco B. Manlangit


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    What is in a parliamentary system?

     A typeof government where the executive and legislative


    are fused together as one
     Head of government is the Prime Minister
     Head of state is a figurehead with little or no power in
    politics
     Actions of the governments (projects, systems and other
    legislation) are largely dependent on the legislative
    branch
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    How does one become a member of
    parliament?
     Aftermeeting the minimum requirements as dictated by
    law, the aspiring Member of Parliament submits an
    intention to run for MP in their district.
     Members of Parliament are elected by the people per
    district.
     Electionscan be called on anytime by the Prime Minister
    but should be at least once every 5 years (or as dictated by
    law).
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    How does one become Prime Minister?

     In Westminister system: The prime minister is the leader


    of the most dominant party in parliament
     Head of State can also nominate someone to be Prime
    Minister then it would be approved by parliament.
     Rarely, the Head of State can appoint a Prime Minister
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    Pros and Cons of a Parliamentary
    system
    Pros Cons
    Leader can be replaced easier If there is dissolution of parliament
    then government actions could be
    paralyzed
    Legislation is passed easily Need for multi-parties (varying
    ideologies and such)
    Legislative gridlock can be avoided Abuse of power by the Prime Minister

    Can ensure more stability and


    continuity
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    Parliamentary vs. Presidential system

    Parliamentary Distinctions Presidential


    Prime minister is the Leadership President as head of
    head of government state and head of
    President/ Monarch is government
    the head of state

    Executive and Separation of Powers Executive, Legislative


    legislative branch are and Judiciary
    fused
    Vote of no confidence Removal from Office Impeachment
    or party vote
    It is impossible to practice parliamentary politics without having
    patience, decency, politeness and courtesy.
    -Khaleda Zia (PM of Bangladesh from 1991-1996)

    Thank you for listening 


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    Sources

     Forming a government: parliamentary vs. presidential system.


    Philippine institute for developmental studies

     Encylopedia Britanica. Political System. Alan Heslop

     How do you become a member of parliament? Rich Thomas

     Pros and Cons of a Parliamentary System in a New Country.


    Thinking Made Easy.

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