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The Impact of Semi-Presidential Systems on Executive-Legislative Relations

Quick fact

In France's semi-presidential system, during 'cohabitation' the prime minister runs domestic policy while the president focuses on foreign affairs, creating a unique dual power structure.

Why this is interesting

We often take for granted that governments have a single executive, but what happens when a country elects both a president and a prime minister who can block each other?