Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

parliamentarianism

Noun

/ˌpɑː.lɪ.mɛnˈteə.ri.ən.ɪ.zəm/

Definition

The system of governance in which the government is accountable to the parliament, which is elected by the people.

Examples

Countries like the United Kingdom and Canada practice parliamentarianism.
In a parliamentarianism system, the prime minister is typically a member of the parliament.

Meaning

Parliamentarianism refers to a political system where the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is directly accountable to, the parliament (legislature).