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The document discusses the main functions of the executive, legislature, and judiciary, highlighting their roles in governance. It contrasts unitary and federal states, explaining how power distribution affects decision-making and local authority. Additionally, it compares unicameral and bicameral legislatures, as well as presidential, parliamentary, and semi-presidential systems, outlining their advantages and disadvantages.

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The document discusses the main functions of the executive, legislature, and judiciary, highlighting their roles in governance. It contrasts unitary and federal states, explaining how power distribution affects decision-making and local authority. Additionally, it compares unicameral and bicameral legislatures, as well as presidential, parliamentary, and semi-presidential systems, outlining their advantages and disadvantages.

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1. Define and discuss the main functions of the executive, the legislature and the judiciary.

●​ Executive: Runs the government, enforces laws, sets policy, manages departments (head
of state is symbolic; head of government makes key decisions).​

●​ Legislature: Makes laws, represents citizens, approves budgets, holds the executive
accountable, and can remove leaders if needed.​

●​ Judiciary: Interprets laws, resolves disputes, ensures justice, and checks executive and
legislative power.​

2. What is the difference between unitary and federal states?

Unitary states have most power in the central government, which makes decision-making
simpler and laws uniform across the country. Federal states divide power between national and
regional governments, protecting local authority and letting regions handle their own issues. This
is especially useful in large or diverse countries.

3. What are the pros and cons of unicameral and bicameral legislatures?

Unicameral legislatures have only one chamber, so laws can be passed faster and the process is
easier for citizens to follow. The downside is that minority or regional interests might not get
enough representation. Bicameral legislatures have two chambers, which allows for more review,
checks and balances, and better representation of different groups. However, lawmaking can be
slower, more complex, and sometimes deadlocked.

4. What are the key differences among presidential, parliamentary and semi-presidential
systems? Make sure to include their benefits and drawbacks.

In presidential systems, the president is elected separately from the legislature, giving the
executive a clear mandate and stable term, but conflicts with lawmakers are possible if they are
from opposing parties. Parliamentary systems have a prime minister drawn from the legislature,
which makes the government accountable and flexible, though coalition instability can be an
issue. Semi-presidential systems combine both approaches, with a president and prime minister
sharing power, balancing responsibilities, but conflicts can arise if their priorities clash.

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