Compare and Contrast the powers of the President and Prime Minister
... In contrast, the state in the US is the dominant figure in recruitment. ... In contrast, the US lack of party involvement with the electorate consequently makes the electorate primarily accountable for their decisions. ... In contrast, the separation of powers in the US stops the party government being responsible. ... In contrast, the US parties do not aim to maximise power in this way, which is shown in their lack of involvement in elections. ... This is in contrast with the UK, where the absence of a written constitution makes passing legislature less complicated.