Concept information
Preferred term
Westminster model
Definition
- The Westminster model of democracy refers to the British system of government in which executive power is derived from and is accountable to the legislative power. This model of democracy is closely associated with the United Kingdom, and elements of it have been present in the political systems of Canada, India, Israel, and New Zealand. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Westminster Model]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/Westminster_model
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