parlamentarna

Parlamentarna is an adjective form used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Slovenian, meaning “parliamentary” or “of the parliament.” It appears in phrases describing political systems, processes, and institutions that are based on or conducted through a legislature.

In political science, a parliamentary system is one in which the government derives its authority from and remains accountable to the parliament. The head of government, such as a prime minister or chancellor, typically needs the confidence of the legislature to govern, while the head of state is usually a largely ceremonial figure. Government stability often depends on parliamentary support, and a vote of no confidence can lead to the dissolution of the government or new elections.

Key features of parliamentary systems include the primacy of a legislature in lawmaking and oversight, a fusion of powers between the executive and legislative branches, and frequent reliance on coalition arrangements in multiparty settings. Legislatures may be unicameral or bicameral, and budgetary and policy decisions require parliamentary approval. The term parlamentarna is used in official and legal contexts within the relevant languages to distinguish this framework from presidential systems, where the president and the legislature are more separately empowered.

Usage and translations vary by language but share the same core concept: describing systems, rules, or discussions that relate to parliament as the central institution of governance. Examples of parliamentary practice occur in many democracies, from constitutional monarchies to republics, contributing to a broad, globally recognizable model of parliamentary government.

See also: Parliament; Parliamentary democracy; Government; Legislature.