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Constitutional Monarchy vs. Democracy

By Mr. Corey. Constitutional Monarchy vs. Democracy . Executive (President vs. Prime Minister). President. Prime Minister. United States has a Presidential System. The president is elected by the popular vote and electoral college.

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Constitutional Monarchy vs. Democracy

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  1. By Mr. Corey Constitutional Monarchy vs. Democracy

  2. Executive (President vs. Prime Minister) President Prime Minister • United States has a Presidential System. The president is elected by the popular vote and electoral college. • The apex of main power is the President (Commander and Chief) • Similar to the president. • Parliamentary System, Prime Minister holds office and power. • Only can hold power if he or she has a majority of Votes in the House of Commons.

  3. President Vs. Prime Minister President Prime Minister • President holds a lot more power than Prime Minister • Considered Commander in chief. Can issue orders that become THE LAW • Checks and Balances polices the presidents power. • Leads the government • Prime minister has a great amount of power for passing laws. • Prime minister has more ability to pass laws than president (no check and balances)

  4. Constitution Constitution Acts of Parliament • US has a written constitution • Laws and Bill of Rights state the general mission of our country. • UK does not have a single document. • Has constitutional provisions (laws) that are scattered all over the Parliament.

  5. Constitution Continued Constitution Acts of Parliament • Constitution is very hard to change and in some cases impossible to change. • Acts of Parliament can be changed by majority in legislature.

  6. Political Parties United States UK • Democratic and Republican Parties dominate the politics in the United States. • Independents only have a small part of the vote. • Conservative and Labour are the two main parties. • UK Independence Party holds some power.

  7. Elections and Campaigns US UK • Elections for President • Candidates are elected by the people • Election Lasts two years • Prime Minister’s term is generally 5 years but the Prime Minister can call an election at any time. • It is considered cowardly to wait the full 5 years. • Candidates are chosen by the party • Elections last just 4 weeks.

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