| Parliamentary | Presidential |
|---|---|
| (i) two executive heads | (i) single head |
| (ii) fusion of the executive and legislature | (ii) separation of powers |
| (iii) collective responsibility | (iii) President and cabinet members |
| (iv) leadership of the head of government and | (iv) law-making authority, and |
| (v) absence of fixed terms. | (v) fixed terms of offices. |