Presidential Government
The Architecture of Strict Separation
PART I — PRINCIPLES OF THE SYSTEM
SUB-REALM 09.1
Single Executive
- Real and nominal head
- State and government head
- Concentrated authority
- No dual leadership
SUB-REALM 09.2
Separation of Powers
- Strict institutional boundaries
- Independent branches
- No overlap
- Checks and balances
SUB-REALM 09.3
Fixed Tenure
- Guaranteed term length
- No no-confidence motion
- Impeachment only
- Executive stability
PART II — EXECUTIVE-LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS
SUB-REALM 09.4
Kitchen Cabinet
- Unelected advisors
- Departmental secretaries
- President's choice
- Not accountable legally
SUB-REALM 09.5
No Double Membership
- Executive outside legislature
- Total separation
- Distinct personnel
- Cannot attend sessions
SUB-REALM 09.6
No Dissolution
- Legislature completes term
- Independent survival
- President cannot dissolve
- Separation maintained
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