The hierarchy of classical parliamentarism and Brazilian parliamentarism was inverted, hence the name "reverse parliamentarism". In the UK,
the Crown, based on the majority of
parliament and who they advise, chooses the
prime minister. Parliament then approves or disapproves this decision. This person will be the country's head of government, running and managing the UK. Although appointed by the monarch, taking into account the composition of the legislature, the prime minister must account for his actions only to parliament, which, if it deems it necessary, can remove him from office. In Brazilian parliamentarianism, the monarch waited for the legislative elections and chose the President of the council from the party with the majority in parliament. However, according to the
1824 Constitution, he was not obliged to do this and could choose any politician, from any party, for the post. Therefore, as a rule, the head of government's name was chosen or nominated before the elections, and it was up to him to organize the ballot. As the electoral system was largely based on fraud and the
influence of local political bosses, the party in power usually achieved a majority in the
Chamber, confirming the Emperor's choice and maintaining the fictitious alternation of power. == Bibliography ==