Chile and Japan

Research Paper # 68775

Geography
Political Science > Non-U.S.

Chile and Japan

This paper compares the political structure and the decision making process of two democracies--Chile and Japan.

2,490 words () | 5 sources | APA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that the Republic of Chile is a presidential system of democracy; whereas, Japan adapted the parliamentary system. The author compares the roles and powers allocated within the executive and legislative branches in both countries, as ascribed by their Constitutions and their veto players, and defines who plays a vital role in policy making and changes. The paper examines (1) the relationship between the two branches of government of each country indicating how legislation is carried out and (2) the different approaches to decision making in Chile and Japan.

From the Paper:

"There are two chambers in Chile's Congress, namely the Chambers of Deputies and Senate. The Chamber of Deputies comprises of 120 members who are directly elected by their electoral districts through popular vote. The Chamber is renewed every four years, and the president has the right to dissolve it. The Senate is comprised of 49 parliamentarians. Thirty eight senators are directly elected from their designated districts and serve for eight years. The others include former Presidents, and various other high ranking former officials. Party coalition in both Chambers is common as the last Senate and Chamber elections unveil this trend."