Parlamentarismus
parliamentarism; parliamentary system of government
noun par-la-men-ta-RIS-mus Rare
Origin: from French parlementarisme
Usage Note
Parlamentarismus describes the constitutional principle that the government depends on parliamentary confidence; used in civics discussions and political-science texts contrasting it with presidential or authoritarian systems.
Examples
"Der Parlamentarismus ist das Herzstück der deutschen Demokratie."
Natural Translation
Parliamentarism is at the heart of German democracy.
Literal Translation
The parliamentarism is the centrepiece of the German democracy.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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