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4 days ago · prime minister, the head of government in a country with a parliamentary or semipresidential political system. In such systems, the prime minister—literally the “first,” or most important, minister—must be able to command a continuous majority in the legislature (usually the lower house in a bicameral system ) to remain in office.
- Patrick Dunleavy
5 days ago · The main difference between a parliamentary and presidential system of government is that in a presidential system, the president is separate from the legislative body, but in a parliamentary system, the chief executive, such as a prime minister, is part of the legislative body, or parliament.
2 days ago · Parliamentary democracy is a representative democracy where government is appointed by or can be dismissed by, representatives as opposed to a "presidential rule" wherein the president is both head of state and the head of government and is elected by the voters.
4 days ago · European Parliament, legislative assembly of the European Union (EU). Inaugurated in 1958 as the Common Assembly, the European Parliament originally consisted of representatives selected by the national parliaments of EU member countries.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
4 days ago · political party, a group of persons organized to acquire and exercise political power. Political parties originated in their modern form in Europe and the United States in the 19th century, along with the electoral and parliamentary systems, whose development reflects the evolution of parties.
6 days ago · (UK) Explainer provided by UCL's Constitution Unit. How parliament works (Westminster) Official website. How government works (UK) Official government website. Books introducing the UK legal system can be found on Level 2, the entrance level to the library, with shelfmarks beginning KL11.
6 days ago · Quick start. The Parlia ment of the UK has 3 roles. First to debate and pass legislation, secondly to scrutinise the work and role of the government and thirdly to provide a mechanism for the government to raise taxes. This guide will concentrate on the first role, the passing of legislation.
