Differing Democracies: Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

In this tutorial, learn about two different types of democracies.  You'll compare and contrast presidential and parliamentary systems of government using the examples of the United States and the United Kingdom.  
Resource ID#: 128055 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 35 Minute(s)
Keywords: parliamentary, systems of government, forms of government, democracy, government, parliamentary system , presidential, presidential system , Parliament, UK, United Kingdom, United States, tutorial, democratic system, head of state, head of government, prime minister, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, interactive
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8

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