Practice Parliamentary Government (2.3.1) - Types of Government - ICSE 12 Political Science

Practice: Parliamentary Government

Lesson 2.3.1Types of Government

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Question 1.
What is the primary role of the Prime Minister in a parliamentary government?
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Think about who makes key decisions for the country.
Question 2.
Name one country that has a parliamentary system.
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Consider notable democracies.
3Question 3.
What is a defining characteristic of a parliamentary government?
- The executive is independent of the legislature
- The executive is part of the legislature
- The executive has absolute power
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Consider how the Prime Minister relates to parliament.
4Question 4.
True or False: In a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister cannot be removed by the legislature.
- True
- False
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What does accountability mean here?
Question 5.
Critically assess how coalition politics could influence the legislative efficiency in a parliamentary government over a five-year term.
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Consider potential trade-offs and examples from current coalitions.
Question 6.
Propose a reform to improve accountability in parliamentary systems while maintaining political stability.
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Think about how performance can be measured objectively.

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