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President VS PM - Coggle Diagram
President VS PM
Head of Government
Both have little power over the judiciary
Can nominate cabinet appointments
Both address the legislature formally once a year
Both are seen as leaders of their party
Majorities (lack of) can be a problem.
PM has a legislative majority (not guaranteed in the US)
Cabinet in the UK can challenge the PM
Supreme court in the US can strike down legislation. In the UK they can only interpret legislation.
Head of state
President is HOS; King is head of state in the UK
Pm can negotiate a treaty and enact it. Senate must ratify in the US
President can pardon. only the queen can do this in the UK
Commander and chief
Representatives of the nation
Attend summits and conferences
Bully pulpit
Stop the steal
Impact on government
Can both set legislative agenda. (state of union address/ queens speach)
Extensive control of foreign policy.
Can use patronage to a degree
President can support candidates
Dinners/TV/Phone
PM has huge powers of patronage