President or King? Different Forms of Government

Leader of government is determined by legislative branch

Canada

Chief executive is chosen by legislative branch, does not serve a fixed term, and is under direct control of legislative branch.

Parliamentary government

Executive branch contains members of the legislative branch

Parliamentary government

Chief executive is chosen by the people, serves a fixed term, and is not under direct control of legislative branch

Presidential government

Executive and legislative branches are independent and co-equal

Presidential government

Legislative and executive branches are co-equal

United States

Legislative branch is more powerful than executive branch

United States and Canada

Leader of government is determined by the people

United States and Mexico

Executive branch is more powerful than legislative branch

Mexico