On party discipline (1)

With the rise of tight-knit, centrally controlled political parties, the Westminster model of government has turned into something approaching an "elective dictatorship". There is no longer an effective legislative check on the executive. An independent legislature still exists, on the other hand, under the American constitution, where party discipline is not so overpowering. Is there any way of restoring a strong legislature under the Westminster model, short of abandoning cabinet government in favour of the presidential form, or some even more radical change? . . . . CONTINUE