- Parliamentary System: Executive is part of and responsible to the legislature (fusion of powers). - Presidential System: Executive is separate from and not directly responsible to the legislature (separation of powers). - Other differences stem from this primary distinction, such as the method of choosing the head of government, tenure of the executive, and checks and balances.
Which one among the following is the basis of difference between the Parliamentary and Presidential system of government ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: The Governance System (Meaning, Scope, and Dimensions of Governance)
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Answer: D. Relation between the legislature and the exec‐ utive
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