Parliamentary System of Government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

The legislative branch

The prime minister

By forming a coalition government with multiple political parties

By forming a coalition government with multiple political parties

To measure the support of the government among members of parliament

In a parliamentary system, the legislative branch is supreme and the head of government is usually the leader of the political party or coalition with the most seats in parliament. In a presidential system, the executive branch is separate and coequal with the legislative branch, and the head of government is the president, who is directly elected by the people.

Party discipline is the expectation that members of parliament will vote along party lines, which helps to maintain the stability of the government and prevent gridlock. This allows the government to pass legislation and make policy decisions efficiently.