Why are conflicts between the executive and legislative branches of a parliamentary government unlikely to occur?
A.
Parliament as a whole maintains strict oversight over the executive branch.
B.
The executive branch is part of the Parliament, which is the legislature.
C.
There are checks and balances among the different branches.
D.
The central government’s limited power restricts its ability to act on behalf of the country as a whole.
3 answers
B. The executive branch is part of the Parliament, which is the legislature.
What theory was Thomas Hobbes describing when he wrote about an agreement between the people and government to work in concert with each other and sacrifice some power to make society work?
A.
divine right of kings theory
B.
social contract theory
C.
pluralism theory
D.
force theory
A.
divine right of kings theory
B.
social contract theory
C.
pluralism theory
D.
force theory
B. social contract theory