Question

In the United Kingdom, the head of government- the Prime Minister- takes office as the leader of the majority party in Parliament, or as the head of the majority coalition. Based on this sentence, you can classify the United Kingdom's political system as being a A) unitary republic. B) totalitarian monarchy. C) presidential democracy. D) parliamentary democracy.

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Answer 1

Option D. Parliamentary democracy is the answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Parliamentary Democracy originated in Greta Britain, UK political is technically Constitutional Monarchy but all the powers are vested with the parliament. Britain has a King and a Queen but parliament has all powers to legislate and execute laws.

United Kingdom comprises of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Unlike President, The prime minister is elected by the majority party and he can be easily deposed when the party loses confidence in that person. Parliament is bicameral with two houses: House of Lords and House of Commons.

Parliamentary Democracy is the form of the Government where voters elect the party. Majority votes received by the party forms the government. Prime minister is selected and he in turn selects ministers for his cabinet.

Answer 2

The head of majority coalition, D. Parliamentary democracy is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The political system of UK is parliamentary democracy and the PM is the head of the majority coalition. Parliamentary system is the government in which the government is formed by the parties having the greatest representation in the parliament. Its leader is chosen as prime minister. The heads of various executive departments are the members of parliament and is appointed by the prime minister in his cabinet. The minority party serve in the opposition and keep challenging the government. The prime minister is removed from his post if he loses the confidence of the majority of the ruling party. The parliamentary form of government emerged in Britain.