1st Edition
Semi-presidentialism, Parliamentarism and Presidents Presidential Politics in Central Europe
180 Pages
by
Routledge
180 Pages
by
Routledge
180 Pages
by
Routledge
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The book analyzes the presidencies of three neighboring Central European countries – Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia – in the context of their interactions with cabinets (and prime ministers), parliaments and the constitutional courts, all which have proved crucial actors in the region’s political and constitutional battles. Using both institutional and behavioral perspectives along... Read more
Introduction. 1. Theory and Concepts: Between Parliamentarism and Semi-Presidentialism 2. Origins and Developments of the Central European Regimes’ Institutional Settings 3. Formal Presidential Powers 4. Presidential Powers in Practice 5. Accountability 6. Beyond the Constitutions – Other Factors Affecting the Presidential Power 7. Classification of Central European Regimes. Conclusion
Biography
Miloš Brunclík is Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Studies, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
Michal Kubát is Associate Professor at the Institute of International Studies, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
