What is the "Westminster System" of government?

Answer by  Dean (4035)

It is a democratic system modelled after the UK system; used in several Commonwealth nations (Canada, Jammaica, Ireland, India, New Zealand, etc.); bicameral parliament: House of Commons (lower elected house) and Hous of Lords; leader of majority party in Commons is usually Prime Minister; complex patter of executive functions.

Answer by  malone (4817)

Google it. There are hundreds of sites, including Wikipedia.

Answer by  Ateen (37)

This very complex form of government features a ceremonial head of state and a head of government who typically has the support of the cabinet or legislature.