parlamentaarisesta

Parlamentaarisesta refers to something pertaining to a parliament. In political science, the term is most commonly used to describe a parliamentary system of government. A parliamentary system is a form of democratic governance where the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from and is held accountable to the legislature (parliament); the executive and legislative branches are thus interconnected. The head of government, often called a prime minister, premier, or chancellor, is typically a member of parliament.

Key features of a parliamentary system include the fusion of powers, where the executive and legislative branches are not strictly separated. The government, led by the prime minister, is formed from and supported by a majority in parliament. If the government loses the confidence of the parliament, it can be removed through a vote of no confidence, which may lead to the formation of a new government or the calling of new elections. This contrasts with a presidential system, where the executive and legislative branches are more distinctly separated, and the president is usually elected independently of the legislature.

The term "parlamentaarisesta" can also be used in a broader sense to refer to any matter directly related to the functioning, procedures, or decisions of a parliament. This could include parliamentary debates, parliamentary committees, parliamentary law, or the parliamentary process itself. The adjective emphasizes the role and authority of the legislative body within a political structure.