Question

What is the main difference between a presidential system and a parliamentary system of government?
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Responses

The chief executive of a presidential system is called the president, while the chief executive of a parliamentary system is called the prime minister.
The chief executive of a presidential system is called the president, while the chief executive of a parliamentary system is called the prime minister.

The presidential system is used mostly in the western hemisphere, whereas the parliamentary system is mostly used the eastern hemisphere.
The presidential system is used mostly in the western hemisphere, whereas the parliamentary system is mostly used the eastern hemisphere.

The chief executive of the presidential system is separate from the legislature, but the chief executive of the parliamentary system is usually a member of the legislature.
The chief executive of the presidential system is separate from the legislature, but the chief executive of the parliamentary system is usually a member of the legislature.

The presidential system has a written constitution, while the parliamentary system does not.

Answer 1

The main difference between a presidential system and a parliamentary system of government is:

**The chief executive of the presidential system is separate from the legislature, but the chief executive of the parliamentary system is usually a member of the legislature.**

In a presidential system, the president is elected independently of the legislative branch, while in a parliamentary system, the prime minister is typically drawn from the legislative body and is accountable to it.