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President v PM - Coggle Diagram
President v PM
ROLES
similarities
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both are given the role of commander-in-chief (Pres in the Constitution, PM through royal prerogative) and both lack absolute clarity over who has the final say in military matters
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POWER
PM MORE POWERFUL
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PM finds it easier to pass legislation through parliament (holds a majority and can use patronage/the whip to control)
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IMPACT
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differences
while the power of the PM is fused with parliament, the President is completely separate to Congress (separation of powers)
PM can use patronage and the whip system to control their majority and demand more obedience from MPs while Pres cannot
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PM has more of an impact due to power over judiciary while US SC can overturn presidential policy and action
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