What is the function of the Executive Branch?
Enforces laws, proposes legislation, manages bureaucracy.
What is the function of the Legislative Branch?
Makes laws; represents the people.
What is the function of the Judicial Branch?
Interprets laws; ensures fairness and consistency.
Role of the Prime Minister?
Head of government in a parliamentary system; chosen by the legislature.
Role of the President (Presidential System)?
Head of state and head of government; enforces laws.
Role of the Bureaucracy?
Implements government policies; provides public services.
What is the role of Parliament?
Legislative body in parliamentary system; makes laws and holds executive accountable.
What is the role of Congress?
Legislative body in presidential system; makes laws.
What is the role of a Cabinet?
Advises the executive branch; helps implement policies.
What is the function of the Judiciary?
Interprets laws and ensures they are applied fairly.
Cause: Parliamentary System, Effect?
Cause: Legislative dominance. Effect: Greater government efficiency due to alignment with the legislature.
Cause: Presidential System, Effect?
Cause: Separation of powers. Effect: Potential for gridlock between executive and legislative branches.
Cause: Vote of No Confidence, Effect?
Cause: Loss of legislative support. Effect: Potential instability and change in government.
Cause: Fixed Presidential Term, Effect?
Cause: Set term length. Effect: Greater stability in the executive branch.
Cause: Strong Bureaucracy, Effect?
Cause: Well-organized administration. Effect: Efficient implementation of policies.
Cause: Weak Judiciary, Effect?
Cause: Lack of judicial independence. Effect: Inconsistent application of laws.
Cause: Divided Government (Presidential), Effect?
Cause: Executive and legislative branches controlled by different parties. Effect: Policy gridlock.
Cause: Fusion of Powers (Parliamentary), Effect?
Cause: Executive and legislative branches intertwined. Effect: Efficient policymaking.
Cause: High Legitimacy, Effect?
Cause: Public trust in government. Effect: Political stability.
Cause: Low Legitimacy, Effect?
Cause: Public distrust in government. Effect: Political instability.
Define Parliamentary System.
Legislative branch chooses the executive (Prime Minister).
Define Presidential System.
Executive is separate from legislative/judicial. President is head of state and government.
Define Semi-Presidential System.
Combines elements of parliamentary and presidential systems.
Define Executive Branch.
Enforces laws and manages the bureaucracy.
Define Bureaucracy.
System of administration for executing laws.
Define Legislative Branch.
Lawmaking body (parliament or congress).
Define Judicial Branch.
Interprets and analyzes laws.
Define Legitimacy.
The degree to which people accept the government's authority.
What is meant by 'head of state'?
The official representative of a country, often a symbolic role.
What is meant by 'head of government'?
The person responsible for the day-to-day running of the government.
