Write two differences between the Parliamentary form and Presidential system of govenment.

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Parliamentary Form of Government Presidential Form of Government

1. Executive is part of legislature. Executive and legislature are separate wings.

2. Under this system, the head of the state is different from the head of the government. In this system, the real and absolute powers rest in the hands of the president.

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Parliamentary Form of Government	Presidential Form of Government
1. Executive is part of legislature.	Executive and legislature are separate wings.
2. Under this system, the head of the state is different from the head of the government.	In this system, the real and absolute powers rest in the hands of the president.