Prime Minister
Definition
The Prime Minister is the head of government in a parliamentary system, responsible for leading the executive branch and making important policy decisions.
Analogy
Think of the Prime Minister as the captain of a sports team. They are in charge of leading and coordinating the team's strategies, making crucial decisions during the game.
Related terms
Parliament: A legislative body that consists of elected representatives who make laws and hold debates.
Head of State: The ceremonial leader of a country, often separate from the head of government.
Coalition Government: When multiple political parties come together to form a government and share power.
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- In a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is the leader of the:
- Who is responsible for appointing the Prime Minister in a semi-presidential system?
- What type of role does the prime minister have in a semi-presidential system?
- Which country has a semi-presidential system with a president and a prime minister?
- Which country has a parliamentary monarchy system with a ceremonial monarch and a prime minister as the head of government?
- In the United Kingdom, how can the Prime Minister be removed?
- Which country’s judiciary is appointed by the King or Queen based on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Judicial Appointments Commission in order to promote diversity and fairness in the selection process?
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