A presidential democracy is a form of government where the executive branch, headed by a president, is separate from the legislative branch. The president is elected by the people and holds significant powers.
Imagine a school where the principal is elected by the students and has authority over all school matters, while the teachers make decisions about curriculum and policies. The principal acts as both a leader and a check on the teachers' power.
Parliamentary democracy: In contrast to a presidential democracy, in a parliamentary democracy, the executive branch is led by a prime minister who is chosen from within the legislative branch.
Separation of powers: This term refers to dividing governmental powers among different branches (such as executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and balances: This concept ensures that each branch of government can limit or control the actions of other branches to maintain balance and prevent abuse of power.
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