Executive Systems
In a parliamentary system, what branch selects the head of government?
Legislative
Which two course countries limit their presidents to two terms?
Nigeria and Mexico
What does it mean when a legislature is bicameral?
Two chambers
Identify one course country that has judicial review.
Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, UK
Which branches of government are fused in parliamentary systems?
Executive and legislative
What is the main structural difference between parliamentary and presidential systems?
Fusion vs. separation of powers
What is one advantage and one disadvantage of executive term limits?
(answers will vary)
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Name three countries that have bicameral legislatures.
Nigera, Mexico, Russia, UK
How are judges selected in Russia?
Judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Federation Council
Who serves as head of government in Mexico?
President
In a semi-presidential system, how are the president and prime minister’s powers divided?
President = head of state; PM = head of gov't
In Mexico, how can a president be removed?
Impeachment or popular vote
Explain the legislative independence of China's National People's Congress
Subordinate to CCP
What are three main differences among judicial systems in different political contexts?
Role, selection, authority
Why do semi-presidential systems risk conflict between the president and prime minister?
Dual executives may compete for power and setting agenda
Which course country has a dual executive, with both a president and a prime minister?
Russia
How can the president be removed in Iran?
Supreme Leader says so, with approval from the Guardian Council
How does the House of Lords act as a check on the House of Commons?
Can delay and revise legislation, offering expert review
Identify three factors that can determine judicial independence.
Authority to overrule executive or legislative actions
Selection
Length of terms
Qualifications and professional backgrounds expected of judges
Process for removing judges
T/F: A vote of no confidence legally requires the prime minister to step down.
False
Explain how the fusion of powers in parliamentary systems can both strengthen and weaken accountability.
Fusion improves coordination but weakens checks
How does impeachment differ between Nigeria and Russia
Nigeria - letter signed by 1/3 of National Assembly
Russia - procedural approval of Constitutional Court and Supreme Court
In Mexico, what role does the Chamber of Deputies play in the legislative process?
Approves legislation, taxation, and the federal budget, and verifies election results
Explain how judicial review works in the UK.
Can review laws but not overturn them
!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!!
In China, the most powerful institution that sets national policy is called _______ , has _______ members, and is led by ________.
politburo standing committee; 7; secretary general