Definition of Semipresidentialism – Solution or new questions? Cover Image

Definice semiprezidencialismu – řešení či nové otázky?
Definition of Semipresidentialism – Solution or new questions?

Author(s): Jakub Šedo
Subject(s): Government/Political systems
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Semipresidentialism; Definition; Political Systems; Czech Presidency

Summary/Abstract: This review essay discusses new definition of a semipresidential system, which has been introduced by Miloš Brunclík and Michal Kubát in their book Kdo vládne Česku? (Who Governs in Czechia?). Advantages and problems of their definition are discussed, with the result that the definition is interesting and generally correct. However, some modifications to the definition are proposed. Subsequently, arguments put forward against the Post-duvergerian definition of semipresidentialism are critically evaluated, including alternatives to the definition proposed by Brunclík and Kubát. The essay closes by presenting alternative ways of dealing with the dispute over the definition of semipresidentialism among Czech political scientists.

  • Issue Year: XX/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 69-80
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Czech