parlamentarism
Parlamentarism is a system of democratic governance where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is held accountable to the legislature, also known as the parliament. In a parliamentary system, the head of government, typically a prime minister or premier, is a member of the parliament and is usually the leader of the majority party or coalition. The government, consisting of ministers, is formed from the ranks of parliament and remains in power as long as it commands the confidence of the majority of parliament. If the government loses a vote of no confidence, it is typically expected to resign, which may lead to the formation of a new government or a general election.
Key characteristics of parlamentarism include the fusion of powers between the executive and legislative branches, in