Unit Two: Study Guide (AP Comparative Government)
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Presidential System
President independently elected
Separation of powers
Can have divided government
Parliamentary system
Prime Minister selected by parliament
fused powers
no divided government
What is needed for a semi-presidential system to work well?
A clear division of power
Why is legislative oversight important?
It maintains checks and balances by holding the executive accountable.
Why would an authoritarian regime give the legislature some policymaking power?
to create an appearance of legitimacy & keep power centralized
What is judicial independence? Why is it important?
freedom of judges without political inference; important for protection of civil rights & liberties
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