Merits and Demerits of Parliamentary System of Government

Merits of Parliamentary System of Government:

(i) It promotes harmony and cooperation between the executiveThe executive, also referred to as the executive branch or executive power, is the term commonly used to describe that part of government which enforces the law and has overall responsibility... More and the legislatureThis refers to a group of people called legislators who are responsible for making laws and are elected by the country's population. The legislative branch of government is responsible for making... More.

(ii) It promotes accountability and responsibility of the government to the people through some inherent checks and principles therein e.g. official opposition recognition, and collective responsibility.

(iii) It is less expensive.

(iv) Decisions are quickly made since there is fusion of power.

(v) It eliminates constant disagreement and conflict between two arms of governmentThe 3 branches of government are executive, judicial, and legislative. Executive The executive is the organ that implements the laws enacted by the legislature and enforces the will of the state.... More. This promotes political stability.

(vi) It enhances party discipline and loyalty as members of the party in the parliamentary