Cohabitation (government)
Cohabitation in government occurs in semi-presidential systems such as
France when the
President and the
Prime Minister come from different
political parties. It is seen as a double-edged sword. It prevents the stagnation of "split majorities" that can occur in
presidential systems - a concern especially relevant to the French in light of instability and political paralysis - yet it can also result in massive political tension in times of crisis, as seen in
Sri Lanka during the later months of 2003.
Bibliography
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3256649.stm
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