Parliamentary Democracy: Mechanisms, Challenges, and the Quest for Effective Governance
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm2023.v03.n04.001Keywords:
Parliamentary Democracy, Effective Governance, Executive Dominance, Accountability and Parliamentary representationAbstract
Parliamentary democracy is a governance system where the executive branch derives legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislative branch. This system is characterized by the presence of a parliament that represents the will of the people and holds significant decision-making power. In this system, the Mechanisms include the election process, separation of powers, cabinet system, and parliamentary representation. In the Parliamentary form of government, Challenges encompass political instability, coalition politics, party polarization, and the risk of executive dominance and corruption. The quest for effective governance involves inclusive decision-making, strengthening institutions, electoral reforms, transparency, accountability, civic education, and adaptability to change. Navigating these dynamics is crucial for sustaining a parliamentary democracy that is responsive, accountable, and capable of meeting the diverse needs of its citizenry.
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