The members of a parliament are selected according to population. There are two procedures. Places more power in the hands of political parties. Cabinets The executive function of the government is fulfilled by a Cabinet, consisting of members of parliament. Usually, one party, or a coalition of parties, gains a majority in Parliament.
Ministers direct the various divisions of the executive branch.
The Prime Minister acts as a chief executive. If a majority in Parliament supports a vote of no confidence in the Cabinet, then the Cabinet is dismissed. The Prime Minister can dissolve the Parliament and call for new elections. So the government can be recalled at any time, and elections can occur at any time. Centralized v. Divided Government Contrasts with U.S. system.