Political Institutions Constitutional Law Questions
Presidential democracy is a political system in which the head of state and the head of government is an elected president who holds significant executive powers. In this system, the president is separate from the legislative branch and is not directly accountable to the legislature. The president is elected by the people and serves as the chief executive, responsible for implementing policies, making executive decisions, and representing the country both domestically and internationally. This form of government is often characterized by a clear separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, with the president having the authority to veto legislation and appoint key officials. Examples of countries with presidential democracies include the United States, Brazil, and Mexico.