Presidentaalinen

Presidentaalinen refers to a system of government where the head of government, the president, is also the head of state. This is in contrast to a parliamentary system where these roles are typically separate. In a presidential system, the president is usually directly elected by the people and serves a fixed term. The president is not a member of the legislature and does not depend on the confidence of the legislature to remain in office. The executive branch, led by the president, is distinct from the legislative branch. The president typically appoints cabinet members, who are also not members of the legislature. This separation of powers is a key characteristic of presidential systems, designed to provide checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches. Examples of countries with presidential systems include the United States, Brazil, and Mexico. The system emphasizes the president's authority and independence from the legislature, though the legislature often has powers to scrutinize and, in some cases, impeach the president.