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Executive-Legislative Relations: Legislative Power

Comparative Politics
Government
Parliaments
P154
Thomas Saalfeld
University of Bamberg

Building: VMP 9, Floor: 2, Room: 28

Thursday 15:50 - 17:30 CEST (23/08/2018)

Abstract

The relationship between the executive and the legislature is key to both shaping and implementing public policy. Executives are often perceived as dominating parliaments; however, the ultimate power to make laws and pass budgets remains with the legislature. This panel explores when and how parliaments choose to use their power relative to executives, as well as the conditions under which they choose not to do so.

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