Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Mandatory Referendum, Presidential System, Representative Democracy
26 Oct 2018
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The head of executive is elected independently from parliament and may not be dismissed for lack of confidence. Prime minister who is accountable to parliament share executive power. The rule of law: state rules through the law and is ruled by law. Judicial review: judges have the power to check whether the laws are in compliance with the constitution. Check on legislature, protect the people, protect minorities. Democracy: the government is installed to rule the people because it is wanted by the people in the first place. The government pursues the interest of the people rather than its own. The idea that government rules with the consent of the governed. Direct democracy: communal decision making no representative. Representative democracy: public power is exercised by a ruler appointed by the people. Recall: popular vote to dismiss an already appointed ruler before his term has expired. Consultative referendum: outcome indicated the preference of the population.
