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Presidential Advantages Disadvantages Parliamentary Advantages 

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Faster and easier to pass legislation The structure of the parliamentary system composes of the executive branch as part of the legislature and is dependent upon the direct support of the majority which comprises the member of the lawmaking body. Through this, it becomes more unified. Moreover, he parliamentary system lacks the veto power which allows legislation to be efficient and swift. Creates diversity within the government Each composition in the parliament stands for different perspective, views and insight regarding a particular topic. It reflects the uniqueness that each representative has. The diversity within the parliament is the instrument and an advantage within the rulings in the society. Unique chain of command In a parliamentary democracy, the prime minister is responsible to report to the monarch while the legislature reports to the voters. The flow of authority emanates from one person that is central. hence, the accountability is at a high level.

Disadvantages The head of the government is not directly elected. The legislature or the party in power is the one responsible for electing the head of state. The electorate doesn’t have a direct say with regards to the election. Indefinite election schedule The ruling party has the upper hand to the election schedule. Elections could be called as early or late to what has been set. Legislations are passed without minority’s approval Minority parties are reduced to a small voice once a coalition was formed in the parliament. This could lead to tyranny of majority resulting to minority parties being marginalized and having no input in the government

Presidential a. Direct mandate of the head of state The citizens are responsible for choosing their head of state. Being appointed by the people makes it more legitimate. It shows that the people has a certain voice trough exercising their right to vote. b. Stability of the government The term of the head of state is secured unlike in parliamentary in which the government an face downfall anytime. It has a fixed term depending upon the laws of the country.

c. Separation of powers The executive, judicial, and legislative branches are independent to one another. Though they may be independent they work towards to the fulfillment of the goals and aspirations of the state. The three branches are also interrelated and allows one to check and balance one another. Federal Advantages: 

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Loal government may deal diretly with loal problems It promotes diversity within a ontry. Sine, loal government eah has their own problems,ultures and solutions applible in their own way. A uniform poliy that everyone should onform to an modify and infuse their own version of the said poliy. Federalism inreases politiial participation It allows more people to be involved in the government. It enourages people to run for eah political seat available to them. Federalism disperses power. The widespread distribution of power is generally regarded as a protection against tyranny. State and local governments also provide a political base for the survival of the opposition party when it loses national elections.

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Federalism allows special interests to protect their privileges. For many years, segregationists used the argument of states' rights to avoid federal laws designed to guarantee equality and prevent discrimination

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Federalism creates disadvantages in poorer states and communities, which generally provide lower levels of education, health, and welfare services; police protection; and environmental protection than wealthier states and communities. . Federalism allows local leaders to frustrate national policy. They can obstruct not only civil right policies but also policies in areas as diverse as energy, poverty, and pollution.

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accountable for organizing matters at that national level such as foreign affairs, national economic policy, and national defense. The central leader or the body that makes decisions regulates all characteristics of supremacy, since there is no authority lawfully set aside for other stages of power. All regions of government are under the power of one body, so nations that have unitary systems usually have more consistent laws and policies than alliances Less duplication of services and fewer conflicts between national and local governments 3. Greater unity and stability

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Central government out of touch with local concerns . Slow in meeting local problems If the central government gets too involved in local problems it may not meet the needs of all its citizens