Question

In five to ten sentences, explain the differences between the two predominant forms of democratic governments in Eastern Asia. Use details and facts from the lesson to support your answer.

Answer 1

Democratic and presidential democracy are the two different types of governments in Eastern Asia.

Explanation:

The differences are as follows:

Parliamentary Democracy:  

• "Citizens" elect the "members of the parliament", and then the "members of the parliament" select the "leader".
• It is a scheme of government where a cabinet consist of members of legislature has real executive power vested, who are in charge of the legislature individually as well as collectively.
• Parliamentary Democracy may have a prime minister who is chosen by the legislature.  

Presidential Democracy:  

• In this system, the leader constitutionally does not depend on "the legislature" and "people" elect the leader directly
• It is a scheme of government where "the President" of the country is self-governing of the legislature constitutionally.  
• People have "the power" to elect the prime minister.

Answer 2

   The parliamentary system of government has the cabinet, composed of elected members of the legislature. Within the cabinet, members elect a prime minister, who serves as the head of government. It has two branches: legislative and executive.

The presidential system of government is when a president is chosen separately from the legislature. The president serves as the head of head of government and the chief of state. It has three branches of government: legislative, judicial and executive.