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Mathematics

Presidential vs. Parliamentary Coalition Formation: A Comparative Analysis

Quick fact

In parliamentary systems, about 70% of governments are coalitions, while in presidential systems, fewer than 20% of governments are formal coalitions, with minority governments being common.

Why this is interesting

You might think that all democracies form governments the same way, but why does a German chancellor almost always rule with a coalition while a US president often governs alone?