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Parliamentary system

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Intro to Political Science

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A parliamentary system is a form of government in which the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (parliament), and the two branches are interconnected. The head of state is distinct from the head of government, with the latter often selected from the majority party or coalition in the parliament.

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