THE PRESIDENTIAL VERSUS THE PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM

While most countries in the world are governed with a parliamentary system some others like the US are governed with a presidential system.  Do your research and decide which is best for your country and write an argumentative essay in which you defend your opinion.
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/  

Familiarize yourself with the issue

• Parliamentary versus presidential https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-kZ8kZASJ
• Advantages and disadvantages of presidential and parliamentary democracy (make sure to turn the sound on by clicking on the loud speaker)(https://quizlet.com/59862342/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-presidential-democracy-and-parliamentary-democracy-flash-cards/  

Reading material to make notes on

·         Is a parliamentary form of government beter than a presidential form of government?

http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-a-parliamentary-form-of-government-better-than-a-presidential-form-of-government
If you feel adventorous, try this article: Presidential values in parliamentary democracies http://icon.oxfordjournals.org/content/8/2/207.full
Presidents versus Parliaments http://rumiforum.org/presidents-versus-parliaments/

            9 Meaningful pros and cons of parliamentary democracy http://connectusfund.org/9-meaningful-pros-and-cons-of-parliamentary-democracy

·         Parliamentary democracy pros and cons list http://nyln.org/parliamentary-democracy-pros-and-cons-list

·         Advantages and disadvantages of the presidential system http://www.researchfaculty.com/2015/11/advantages-and-disadvantages-of.html

Videos to watch and make notes on

·         Parliamentary system of government http://study.com/academy/lesson/parliamentary-government-definition-examples-advantages-disadvantages.html

·         Presidential system of government http://study.com/academy/lesson/presidential-system-of-government-roles-of-the-president.html
      Parliamentary versus Presidential democracy explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4quK60FUvkY