Parliamentary System of Government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
In a parliamentary system of government, who holds the most power?
The judicial branch
The legislative branch
The executive branch
Who is the head of government in a parliamentary system?
The monarch
The prime minister
The president
How are governments usually formed in a parliamentary system when no single political party has a majority in parliament?
By appointment of a coalition of opposition parties
By appointment of the head of state
By forming a coalition government with multiple political parties
By forming a coalition government with multiple political parties
How are governments usually formed in a parliamentary system when no single political party has a majority in parliament?
By appointment of a coalition of opposition parties
By appointment of the head of state
By forming a coalition government with multiple political parties
By forming a coalition government with multiple political parties
What is the purpose of a confidence vote in a parliamentary system?
To remove the head of state from power
To remove the head of government from power
To measure the support of the government among members of parliament
To measure the support of the government among members of parliament
What is the key difference between a parliamentary system of government and a presidential system of government?
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.
What is the role of party discipline in a parliamentary system of government?
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.