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Great Britain Exercise 4

Changing perceptions of the British system. (Special Issue: Presidential and Parliamentary Democracies: Which Work Best?) Leon D. Epstein. Political Science Quarterly, Mid-Summer 1994 v109 n3 p483(16)


1. What is it about the British form of government that inspires admiration among American political scientists?




2. List three ways the structure of the British Parliament differs from the U.S. form of government. How does Britain select a candidate for election?




3. How do the political parties in the U.S. differ from those in Britain? List at least 4 ways.




4. In 20-30 words discuss whether the British would benefit from the American form of government.