Presidential System
/ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of government in which the executive branch exists separately from the legislature and the president is the head of state and government, typically elected independently of the legislative body.
In a presidential system, the president holds significant authority separate from the legislature.
Forms
- presidential system
- presidential systems
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Commentary
The term is used primarily in constitutional law to distinguish from parliamentary systems; drafting should specify election and separation mechanisms to clarify governance structure.
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