presidential government

Definition of "presidential government"
  1. A governance model where the president operates independently from the legislature according to constitutional guidelines
How to use "presidential government" in a sentence
  1. Under a presidential government, the president has distinct powers separate from those of the legislative body.
  2. With the structure of a presidential government, the legislature cannot remove the president for political reasons.
  3. In many countries, presidential government is preferred to ensure a clear separation of executive and legislative functions.

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