1. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of government gives its citizens the power to choose who leads them?
- Autocracy
- Democracy
- Dictatorship
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
In a few words, what is the difference between parliamentary and presidential democracy?
3. Slide
60 seconds
Parliamentary democracies are ruled by elected governments that must have the support of the majority in parliament to stay in power. In presidential democracies, the president is elected separately from the legislature and has a fixed term. Parliamentary governments can be more flexible as they can be changed easily if public opinion changes.
Parliamentary vs Presidential Democracy
4. Slide
60 seconds
Parliamentary democracy: A type of democracy in which the executive branch of government is held accountable to the legislative branch. It is based on the principle of majority rule and usually involves a multi-party system. Presidential democracy: A type of democracy in which the executive branch is independent from the legislative branch. The president is elected by the people and has the power to nominate and appoint officials to government positions. Separation of powers: The principle that the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) should be kept separate in order to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful or abusing its power.
Concepts:
5. Slide
60 seconds
The U.S. Constitution was written to create a presidential democracy, while other countries like Canada and the U.K. have parliamentary democracies. In a presidential democracy, the president is chosen by the people, while in a parliamentary democracy, the prime minister is chosen by parliament. In a parliamentary democracy, the prime minister can be removed from office by a vote of no-confidence from parliament, while in a presidential democracy, the president can only be removed through impeachment.
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6. Slide
60 seconds
A curipod slide
7. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What are the key differences between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy, and how do these differences impact the functioning of government?
8. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the main difference between a parliamentary and a presidential democracy?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a elephant standing on a unicycle juggling cupcakes
10. Poll
60 seconds
In a parliamentary democracy, who is the head of government?
- Autocracy
- Democracy
- Dictatorship
11. Poll
60 seconds
In a presidential democracy, who is the head of government?
- Monarch
- President
- Prime Minister
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which system allows for a clear separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches?
- Parliamentary Democracy
- Presidential Democracy
13. Poll
60 seconds
Which system typically has a stronger executive branch with more centralized power?
- Presidential Democracy
- Parliamentary Democracy
14. Poll
60 seconds
In which system can the head of government be removed from office through a vote of no confidence?
- Presidential Democracy
- Parliamentary Democracy
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