Semi-presidential system

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/semi-presidential-system

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a semi-presidential system?It is a type of government that has two main leaders: a president and a prime minister who work together to run the country.
2. How is the president chosen in this system?The president is elected directly by the people, so they have a strong mandate from voters.

Dual Executive: A system where executive power is divided between two distinct offices, typically a President and a Prime Minister.
Vote of No Confidence: A parliamentary procedure by which the legislature can remove the government or a minister from office.
Cohabitation: A situation in a semi-presidential system where the President and the parliamentary majority are from opposing political parties.