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What is a parliamentary democracy?
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A parliamentary democracy is a system of government where the executive branch is directly accountable to the parliament and must maintain its confidence.
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Who is the head of government in a parliamentary democracy?
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The head of government is usually the Prime Minister, who is the leader of the majority party or coalition in parliament.
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How is the Prime Minister chosen in a parliamentary democracy?
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The Prime Minister is typically chosen from the members of the majority party or coalition in the parliament.
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What role does the parliament play in a parliamentary democracy?
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The parliament makes and passes laws, and the government is accountable to it, meaning it must have the parliament's confidence to stay in power.
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What happens if the government loses the confidence of the parliament?
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If the government loses a confidence vote, it may lead to its resignation or the calling of a general election.
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What is a vote of no confidence?
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A vote of no confidence is a parliamentary vote which, if passed, requires the resignation of the government or the calling of new elections.
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Can the roles of head of state and head of government be separate in a parliamentary democracy?
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Yes, often the head of state is different from the head of government. For example, the head of state can be a monarch or president, while the head of government is the Prime Minister.
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What are the two main types of parliamentary systems?
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The two main types of parliamentary systems are bicameral and unicameral systems, determined by whether there are two legislative chambers or one.
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What is a coalition government?
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A coalition government is formed when no single party has a majority, and two or more parties agree to cooperate to form a government.
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What is the main advantage of a parliamentary democracy?
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One main advantage is that the executive is accountable to the legislature, which can lead to more responsive and flexible governance.
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What is the term for when a parliamentary democracy holds regular elections for parliament?
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This is known as a general election.
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How does a parliamentary democracy differ from a presidential system?
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In a parliamentary system, the executive is accountable to the legislature, whereas in a presidential system, the president is separate from the legislative branch and is not accountable to it.
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What is the opposition in a parliamentary democracy?
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The opposition consists of all the elected members of parliament who do not support the government, and they play a crucial role in holding it to account.
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What is a parliamentary debate?
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Parliamentary debate is a discussion in parliament where members discuss and argue about various issues, policies, and proposed laws.
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What is a backbencher?
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A backbencher is a member of parliament who does not hold governmental office and is not part of the opposition's leadership team.
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