Unit Two: Study Guide (AP Comparative Government)
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Presidential System
President independently elected
Separation of powers
Can have divided government
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Parliamentary system
Prime Minister selected by parliament
fused powers
no divided government
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What is needed for a semi-presidential system to work well?
A clear division of power
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Why is legislative oversight important?
It maintains checks and balances by holding the executive accountable.
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Why would an authoritarian regime give the legislature some policymaking power?
to create an appearance of legitimacy & keep power centralized
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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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