Presidential regimes

Definition

A presidential regime is a form of government where the president serves as both the head of state and the head of government, separate from the legislative body. The president is elected independently from the legislature, often with considerable powers in policy making and administration.

Related terms

Separation of Powers: The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

Head of State: This is an individual who represents the continuity and legitimacy of a state and may or may not have governing powers, depending on the country's constitution.

Veto Power: The constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body, often held by presidents in presidential regimes