Maurice Duverger's original definition of semi-presidentialism stated that the president had to be elected, possess significant power, and serve for a fixed term. Modern … Se mere

In a semi-presidential system, the president and the prime minister may sometimes be from different political parties. This is called "cohabitation", a term which originated … Se mere

The incorporation of elements from both presidential and parliamentary republics can bring certain advantageous elements; however, it also creates disadvantages, often related to the … Se mere

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There are two distinct subtypes of semi-presidentialism: premier-presidentialism and president-parliamentarism.
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The distribution of power between the president and the prime minister can vary greatly between countries.
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Italics indicate states with limited recognition.
Premier-presidential systems
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