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Tue 19 Jul, 2005 10:44 am
Has anyone else noticed that the US appears to be moving toward being a parliamentary system rather than a republic?
Why?
It has become obvious that political party loyalty discipline is the most important requirement. The Bush administration is enforcing Republican party loyalty more fiercely than at any time in our history. In reaction, the Democrats are tending to do the same.
It has become obvious that independent thinking in the Congress is rapidly disappearing. With the exception of a few in congress with extraordinary integrity, it is "do as you are told."
How sad that party chauvinism has replaced doing what is in the best interest of ALL US citizens rather than only retaining political power.
Now that we're becoming a parliamentary system, how long will it be before we anoint a king/queen?
BBB
Advantages of a parliamentary system
It could be argued that a parliamentary system is more accountable than a presidential system, since power is not divided. In a parliamentary system, it is easier for voters to tell who is responsible for inaction than in a presidential system. Also, in a parliamentary system the chief executive (or prime minister) is often questioned by the legislature. Such a procedure would ensure that the chief executive is held to account and would act as a check on his power.
Some believe that it is easier to pass legislation within a parliamentary system. This is because the executive branch is dependent upon the direct or indirect support of the legislative branch and is often comprised of members of the legislature. In a presidential system, the executive is often chosen independently from the legislature. If the executive and legislature in such a system are comprised of members from differing political parties, then stalemate can occur.
A Parliamentary system is not dependent on a Monarch.
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