What is the main difference between a presidential system and a parliamentary system of government?
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 wester hemisphere, whereas the parliamentary system is mostly used the eastern hemisphere.
The chiei 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.
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In a presidential system, the president is elected independently from the legislature and serves a fixed term in office, while in a parliamentary system, the prime minister is usually elected by the legislature and can be removed from office through a vote of no confidence. This can lead to a more stable government in a presidential system, while a parliamentary system may have more frequent changes in leadership. Additionally, the separation of powers is more pronounced in a presidential system, with distinct branches of government that have their own powers and responsibilities, while in a parliamentary system, there is often a fusion of powers between the executive and legislative branches.