What is another word for parliamentary democracy?
Pronunciation: [pˌɑːləmˈɛntəɹi dɪmˈɒkɹəsi] (IPA) 
There are a number of synonyms that can be used to refer to a parliamentary democracy, including representative democracy, constitutional republic, and democratic parliamentary system. A parliamentary democracy is a form of government in which the executive branch is responsible to the legislature, and where citizens elect representatives to serve in the parliament. This system is often contrasted with a presidential democracy, in which the president is directly elected by the people and serves as both head of state and head of government. Regardless of the specific term used, parliamentary democracies are founded on the principle of representative government and the sovereignty of the people.
