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Westminster Model

The Westminster Model is a way of organizing government, primarily used in countries like the UK. It features a parliamentary system where the executive (government) is drawn from the legislative branch (parliament), with the Prime Minister as the head. Parliament holds significant power, including making laws and scrutinizing the government. The model emphasizes a clear separation of powers, parliamentary sovereignty (parliament is the highest authority), and a majority party-led government. This system promotes accountability, as the government can be challenged and replaced through elections and parliamentary processes.