History
Presidential versus Parliamentary Systems and Executive Accountability
Quick fact
In the United States, a president can be removed only through a long and rare impeachment process, while a British prime minister can be dismissed by a simple 'vote of no confidence' in the parliament—a process that has ousted governments nearly a dozen times since 1900.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why some countries seem to change leaders at the drop of a hat while others stick with the same president for years? That's not just luck—it's built into how the government is designed.