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parliamentary democracy

 

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Noun parliamentary democracy has 1 sense
  1. parliamentary democracy - a democracy having a parliament
    --1 is a kind of
    democracy, republic, commonwealth

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Parliamentary Democracy

Description:

Parliamentary democracy is a system of government in which the executive branch is accountable to the legislature, known as parliament. This form of governance involves the election of representatives who make laws and decisions on behalf of the people.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: A political system where the executive is elected from the legislative body, and the government's policies are determined by the majority party or coalition.
    • Example sentence: Parliamentary democracy allows for a more efficient decision-making process by fostering cooperation between the executive and legislative branches.
  2. Noun: A specific government structure adopted by various countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
    • Example sentence: In a parliamentary democracy, the head of state is typically a ceremonial figurehead, while the head of government is the prime minister.
  3. Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of a parliamentary democracy.
    • Example sentence: The parliamentary democracy system promotes a healthy balance of power between the ruling party and the opposition.

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