1. Which form of government is better: Parliamentary or Presidential? Why?

2. AGENDA May 7/8, 2013 Today’s topics  Parliamentary vs. Presidential systems  Case Studies in Democracy: The UK and Mexico Administrative  Portfolio Evaluation Guide  Next class  Period 1: Room 202 (Mobile Lab)  Periods 3, 4 & 6: LIBRARY Homework  Case Studies in Democracy  Turn in next class

3. Learning Goals Unit 8 Guide Understand systems of government used in other countries

4. Basic Models of Democratic Government Three basic functions of government: a.Legislative functions b.Executive functions c.Judicial functions Three basic models for democratic governments: 1.Presidential Systems 2.Parliamentary Systems 3.Semi-Presidential Systems The difference is in how these functions are organized…

5. Presidential Systems  Voters elect the Legislature and the President  The President is usually both the head of state and the head of government  The President chooses the Cabinet (often requires input/approval of the legislature)  System represents significant Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

6. Parliamentary Systems  Voters elect the Legislature, which elects/removes the Prime Minister & Cabinet  Head of government = Prime Minister  Head of state = President (if elected) or Monarch (if hereditary)  System represents limited Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

7. Semi-Presidential Systems  NOTE: Many hybrids and variations…  Voters elect the Legislature and the President  Executive powers are split/shared between the head of state & the head of government (President & Prime Minister)  System represents some Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances Romania France

8. Case Studies in Democracy

9. Homework Before you leave  Pick up your belongings & any trash  Straighten desks Homework  Case Studies in Democracy  Turn in next class  Next class  Period 1: Room 202 (Mobile Lab)  Periods 3, 4 & 6: LIBRARY