Sentences with phrase «point in a parliamentary system»

It can always be argued that, as undemocratic as it is, FPTP is «democratic enough» as it always delivers a majority of seats one way or another, which is the whole point in a parliamentary system.

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I am glad that someone is finally making the point that David Cameron is an unelected Prime Minister, not just because we have a parliamentary system but also because he did not gain a majority in the House of Commons.

Today, however, such a system is not commonly practiced and most parliamentary system parties» rules provide for a leadership election in which the general membership of the party is permitted to vote at some point in the process (either directly for the new leader or for delegates who then elect the new leader in a convention), though in many cases the party's legislators are allowed to exercise a disproportionate influence in the final vote.

Since prime ministers in parliamentary systems must always retain the confidence of the legislature, in cases where a prime minister suddenly leaves office there is little point in anyone without a reasonable prospect of gaining that legislative confidence attempting to assume the premiership.