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Contrasting Forms of Democracy: Understanding Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

Explore the differences between parliamentary and presidential democracies, including power distribution, election processes, and roles of the Executive and Legislative branches. Learn about their characteristics, how they function, and the concept of indirect democracy.

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Contrasting Forms of Democracy: Understanding Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

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  1. Bellringer • What is the difference between a Unitary and Federal government? 2. What is the difference between an autocracy, democracy, and oligarchy?

  2. G-U1-Lb Types of Government SSCG19 The student will compare and contrast governments that are unitary, confederal, and federal; autocratic, oligarchic and democratic; and presidential and parliamentary.

  3. In a democracy power is in the hand of the people A direct democracy exists where the will of the people is translated into law directly by the people themselves. In an indirect democracy, a small group of persons, chosen by the people to act as their representatives, expresses the popular will. Democracy: Who can participate? What type of democracy do we practice in the US?

  4. Characteristics of a Democracy • 2 major forms: Parliamentary and Presidential

  5. Presidential Democracy • President (Executive Branch) is separate from the Legislative Branch • Both branches have separate powers to check one other and are equal in power • Both are elected separately • Invented and used by the USA

  6. Parliamentary Democracy • Executive is made up of the prime minister and the cabinent. • The prime minister AND his cabinet are all members of Parliament (Legislative Branch) • Leading political party in Parliament choose the Prime Minister and cabinet to lead the country • THEREFORE: The Executive Branch is chosen and controlled by the legislative branch

  7. Closing • Create a double bubble to compare and contrast the two different forms of indirect democracies (parliamentary and presidential)

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