Question

Why is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches a useful way to classify governments?

Answer 1

The three way to classified a government include

• Who can participate in the process of governance
• The geographic distribution of the power of government within state
• The relationship between the legislative and the executive branch of the government.

Further Explanation

Executive functions of the legislature

The legislative control the executive in a parliamentary system of government, through a vote of no confidence, asking of questions and motion adjournment.

The executive functions solely rely on the will of the legislature. The legislature can remove a cabinet if the majority of the member of parliament passes a vote of no confidence.  

The legislature also performs some executive functions by sharing power with the executive in appointment and treaties. Such great example is the government of the United States where the president cannot appoint a member of a cabinet without the approval from the senate.

Legislative power of the executive

Just like the legislative can perform executive function, the executive also can perform some legislative functions. In a parliamentary system of government, the executive head have the authority to summon and prorogue the house of the legislature.

The Executive may also issue a proclamation and order for fresh elections. The executive head can decide to veto a bill passed by the house. The parliament approves the budget prepared by the executive.

The executive control the country finance.

KEYWORDS:

• vote of no confidence
• executive functions
• system of government
• parliamentary system

Answer 2

Governments is classify based on who can participates where democracies and dictatorships were placed, second is based on geographic distribution of the governmental power within the state and lastly based on the relationship between the legislative and executive branches in government which is important since legislative are the one that make laws while the executive branch will execute laws. Considering their relationship helps avoid conflict in implementing laws in the government.