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What Is a Parliamentary Government?
Understanding Political Systems
Britain has a monarch and a prime minister. Who’s in charge of the island? A parliamentary system of government is both similar and very different from democracy in the United States. Using historical text and primary sources discover how governments around the world balance a king or queen with a legislative branch. Learn how the parliament is elected, and how a bill becomes a law in the UK. Readers will better understand world news after diving into the often-complex world of political systems. • Accessible, "in the news", and relevant subject matter • Complements social studies curriculum • Sidebars, photographs, and captions clarify ideas within text • Conclusion summary chapter reinforces understanding of each ideology
