In indirect democracy, the people elect their representatives and these representatives run the administration. At present, most of the countries have indirect democracy.
Two types of system are established in indirect democracy:
1. Presidential form of government:
In this form of government, the Head of executive (President) uses all powers on his own in real terms. He is not responsible to the Parliament of representatives elected by the people. Like the President of United States of America. Here, the President himself uses the powers of executive. He is not responsible to the Congress (legislature).
2. Parliamentary system of administration:
In this form of system of governance, the real powers of the Head of executive are used by the ‘cabinet’ under the leadership of Prime Minister. The president is a nominal head only. The executive is responsible to the legislature. The powers of the President of the executive in India are used by the ‘council of ministers’ under the leadership of the Prime Minister.