Difference in the Prime Minister and President

... Difference in the Prime Minister and President In the UK there is a parliamentary system, where government governs in and through parliament. The party that has a majority of seats in the legislature forms the executive arm of government, and hence there is a 'fusion of powers', as the executive is drawn from parliament. In contrast, in the Presidential system, the legislature and head of the executive are both elected separately, and there is a clear separation of powers. In comparing the executive, it is important to bear in mind that in the UK, many have labelled the system of government as an 'elective dictatorship'. This is because strong prime ministers with a large majority tend to dominate parliament. For example, after a full seven years before Blair lost a major vote in the House of Commons. The government can control parliament through a variety of mechanisms how they can dominate

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