Political Systems

Constitutionalism And Defining of Constitutions.Most commonly, the term constitution refers to a set of rules and principles that define the nature and extent of government. Most constitutions also attempt to define the relationship between individuals and the state, and to establish the broad rights of individual citizens. The Concept of Constitutionalism:- ‘Constitutionalism’ is the doctrine … Read more

The Scope of Constitutional law is concerned with the role and powers of the institutions within the state and with the relationship between the citizen and the state. The constitution is a living, dynamic organism which at any point in time will reflect the moral and political values of the people it governs, and accordingly, … Read more

The US President as a Leader.The president of the United States  is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. A Party Leader:- The President combines in his person … Read more

Legislative Power of US President. The President may veto bills Congress passes, but Congress may also override a veto by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Article I of the Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress and the specific areas in which it may legislate. Legislative Power of US … Read more

Executive Power of US President. Within the executive branch itself, the president has broad powers to manage national affairs and the priorities of the government. The president can issue rules, regulations, and instructions called executive orders, which have the binding force of law upon federal agencies but do not require approval of the United States … Read more

Power and Duties of the US President. The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress. Sources of Presidential … Read more

The vice president of the United States of America is the second highest executive officer of the government of the United States of America and the deputy to the President of the USA. The Vice-President must meet all the qualifications of President since he may succeed to the Presidency in the event of the President’s … Read more

As the head of the government of the United States, the president is arguably the most powerful government official in the world A Single Executive President of the United States:- One of the grave weaknesses in the organization of government under the Articles of Confederation was the absence of executive authority to carry into effect … Read more

UK Prime Minister’s Position. The prime minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government in the United Kingdom. The prime minister chairs the Cabinet and selects its ministers, and advises the sovereign on the exercise of much of the Royal Prerogative. As modern prime ministers hold office by virtue of their ability to … Read more

Functions of the UK Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the corner stone of  the Constitution. In his hand is the key of Government. His duties are onerous and his authority enormous. Gladstone described these thus. The Head of the British Government is not a Grand Vizier. He has no powers, properly so called, over … Read more