AP Comparative Government and Politics / Unit 2: Political Institutions
2.5 Removal of Executives
Notes
- Parliamentary: vote of no confidence or party leadership changes.
- Presidential: impeachment.
- Authoritarian: removal often happens through party decisions or coups.
Practice
In the UK, a prime minister can be replaced when:
Party and Parliament.
Nigeria's president can be removed by:
Presidential system.
In authoritarian systems, leaders are often removed by:
Less formal processes.
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