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I think this has led to parliaments being confused with legislatures; a similarly sublte distinction exists between prime ministers and presidents. I worry th
by ysofunny 2y ago
I think this has led to parliaments being confused with legislatures;
a similarly sublte distinction exists between prime ministers and presidents.
I worry this kinds of apparent loses sublte distinction will be politically abused in the coming election under the scenario were the direct vote count and the electoral college suggest different winners
- mrangle 2y agoI think that you are unnecessarily getting lost in semantics. Regardless, I'll clear up my meaning. By "parliament" I'm indeed referring to a legislature or a body of lawmakers that passes law. Often, that body is named "Parliament". In the US, it's Congress. My meaning would exclude any body with the name of Parliament that does not make laws. Though, I'd acknowledge that such a system would likely be a proto legislature and carry lawmaking influence. Prime Minster and President are just titles. Their function in any one government would reveal their role, from diplomat to commander to figurehead. The "direct vote count" does not suggest a winner because it isn't a thing in the US except at the State level and in the minds of wishful thinkers. I have no idea what you mean by the relevance of a "subtle distinction" in that context.