Westminster is the area in London in which British parliament is located. Liberal democracy originating from the British parliamentary practice is known as Westminster type democracy. In addition to liberal democratic features, its features may include ceremonial head of the state (monarch or president) with real head of government (prime minister). Beside England, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, New Zealand, etc. follow this type of democracy.
It appears democracy is a desired and sought after concept. Possibly, this is because adding ‘democracy’ with whatever regime one operates, gives some sort of legitimacy and both domestic and international acceptability. A democrat may wonder how in the process of legitimising regimes, democracy itself is being sacrificed.
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