Semi-Presidential System
/ˈsɛmi-prɪˌzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of government combining a popularly elected president and a prime minister accountable to parliament, sharing executive powers.
France operates under a semi-presidential system where both the president and prime minister hold significant authority.
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- semi-presidential system
- semi-presidential systems
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Commentary
The distribution of executive power between president and prime minister can vary widely, affecting the system's functionality and political balance.
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