A Prime Minister might be considered to have more power than an American president because they control government’s legislative arm (the House of Commons). But that legislative body can also choose to eject the Prime Minister at any moment, whereas a President has four years of almost guaranteed power.
That would be a vote of non-confidence right? That can only happen when Parliament is sitting, and (AFAIU) the PM can prorogue Parliament at any time (with the rubber stamp of the Governor General). It looks like Parliament must sit once every 12 months, but I’m not clear if random motions can be presented during those sittings.
They can prorogue, but an important distinction is that no legislation can be brought before Parliament if its not sitting. So there is a limit on a government while prorogued.
True. I guess the question is what can a PM accomplish without legislation?
I’m surprised what a US president can do with executive orders. I don’t know if prime ministers have similar power.
