Introduction to Political Science

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

Explain to me in detail the difference between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy. What are the similarrities? What are the pros and cons of each type?

*passes out the writing assignment and appears to be in somewhat of a hurry to end class early today*

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[http://users.livejournal.com/___lily_evans_/]

Well, the main difference is in the balance of power, it would seem.

*Lily hands in assignment quickly, so she can eat dinner uptown tonight*

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

What is the balance of power then?

[lady-jessica-bg.livejournal.com]

In a presidential democracy, the executive and legislative branches are more balanced, whereas in a parliamentary democracy, the executive/legislative separation is much less clear. Also, in a parliamentary democracy, there is generally one ceremonial head of state and one head of government, while in a presidential democracy, they are usually one and the same.

(ooc: Go go Wikipedia!)

*hands in assignment*

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

ooc: where would fandomhigh be without it?

[chasingangela]

*Quietly completes and turns in assignment*

[wannabelawyer.livejournal.com]

*considers assignment for a few minutes before starting to write*

*finishes and turns in his essay*

[demonbelthazor]

*scowls at topic*
*leans over to Lindsey*

Little help here, roomie?

[wannabelawyer.livejournal.com]

*rolls eyes*
*scribbles something on the corner of his notebook*

[alchemy-4-arson.livejournal.com]

"Should we finish this in class off the top of our heads, or bring it back for next time?"

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

However you think you'll do best.

[rashaka.livejournal.com]

::Roy takes the assignment home, emails it to Padme an hour later::