A distinguishing feature of the 1979 Constitution was the
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The distinguishing feature of the 1979 Constitution was the departure from the parliamentary to the presidential system of government. This means that the head of the government is the President who is elected by the people and has significant powers to make decisions and check the legislature. The President is separate from the legislature, unlike in the parliamentary system where the head of the government is the Prime Minister and is also a member of the legislature. The presidential system of government provides for checks and balances between the executive and legislative arms of government.