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10. What is the difference between a presidential form of government and a parliamentary form of government?

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In a presidential system, the central principle is that the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government are separate.

In parliamentary systems, the prime minister needs to survive a vote of confidence otherwise a new election must be called.

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