Presidents, Monarchs, and Prime Ministers: Executive Power Sharing in the World

This book explores the dynamics of democratic political regimes with a separate head of state and government, analyzing their emergence, stability, and powers. It covers a long historical period (1850-2019) and categorizes regimes globally.

Format: Hardback
Length: 223 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Over the past three decades, there has been a significant surge in interest in political systems that blend elements of parliamentarism and presidentialism. While much attention has been focused on the semi-presidential form of government, it is clear that numerous aspects of regime types remain relatively unexplored. To address this gap, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of democratic political regimes featuring a separate head of state and government, encompassing a wide range of scenarios, including monarchies with a prime minister and presidents with a prime minister. The study spans a long historical period, from 1850 to 2019, and aims to categorize these regimes globally and over time.

The central focus of the book is on the emergence and trajectory of dual executive regimes. It delves into the factors that contribute to the formation of these regimes and examines the various paths they may take. Additionally, the book explores the stability of these regimes across different time periods and geographic contexts.

A distinctive aspect of this research is its approach to analyzing the actual powers of the head of state rather than solely relying on constitutional provisions. By examining the actual powers wielded by the head of state, the book provides a more nuanced understanding of the dynamics and dynamics of these regimes.

Overall, this book offers a valuable contribution to the study of democratic political regimes, shedding light on the complexities and dynamics of systems that combine elements of parliamentarism and presidentialism. It provides a comprehensive analysis of these regimes across a long historical period, addressing their emergence, trajectory, stability, and the actual powers of the head of state.

Weight: 447g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031039591
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022