Comparing UK and US Executives
How the UK Prime Minister and US President differ in their sources of power, relationship with the legislature, and constraints on their authority.
Real World
During the 2013 US government shutdown, President Obama could not force Congress to pass a budget; a UK Prime Minister with a Commons majority like Blair in 1997 faced no such obstruction from Parliament.
Exam Focus
Avoid stating the PM is always stronger — gridlock evidence shows the President can be more constrained; credit comes from nuanced judgement.
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