Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET November 2017 Political Science
Which one of the following countries follows a semi-presidential system?
ASri Lanka
BGermany
CItaly
DFrance ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) France — France is the classic example of a semi-presidential system, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★France is the classic example of a semi-presidential system, so it is the answer.
★A semi-presidential or dual-executive system has both a President and a Prime Minister.
★In France the President is directly elected and shares power with a Prime Minister.
★The Prime Minister and cabinet are accountable to the National Assembly.
★This blend of presidential and parliamentary features defines the model.
★Germany and Italy are parliamentary republics with ceremonial presidents.
★Sri Lanka also has semi-presidential traits, but France is the standard textbook case.
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