Great Britain uses a parliamentary system as opposed to the US representative democracy. Which one do you think works best? Would the US be better off with the threat of 'votes of confidence' to keep the majority party in check? Would Britain be better off without them? What are the strengths that make one better than the other?
2006-10-25 16:16:08 · 6 answers · asked by Chredon 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
An interesting question. Both systems work reasonably well; both have their problems. I have a slight preference for the US system with its written Constitution -- since the thing is in writing, anyone can easily refer to it to raise a Constitutional issue if appropriate.
2006-10-25 17:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U.S. is better because of checks and balances a strong leader can easily become a dictator in Britain, though this hasnt happened, and there is only one branch real branch of government, in the Britain there is no check on parliments power, not to mention the threat of irrational impulses by voters.
2006-10-25 16:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by asmith1022_2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the US suystem of representative democracy is better because it is more fair than Britains system.
2006-10-25 22:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OUR US Gov't is the best" money can buy ",!! I'm sure the Brit's are simular in alot of ways BUT what I love about the British Parliament is they will boo or cheer loudly as they debate bills and sometimes push comes to shove ,
2006-10-25 16:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by barcan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You had to ask! USA
2006-10-25 16:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by shlomogon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no difference
2006-10-25 16:18:42 · answer #6 · answered by paul r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋