Ch. 6 Terms

Question 1

decision rules

Answer 1

A constitution, basic rules of governing.

Question 2

separation of powers

Answer 2

Check and balance system so that no one branch of gov’t has too much power.

Question 3

confidence relationship

Answer 3

The trusting relationship between prime minister and the parliamentary majority.

Question 4

confederal system

Answer 4

Ultimate power rests with the states.

Question 5

federal system

Answer 5

Central and state gov’t have spheres of power and the means to implement.

Question 6

unitary system

Answer 6

Central gov’t rules.

Question 7

constitutional regime

Answer 7

Limitations on the exercise of powers.

Question 8

judicial review

Answer 8

Courts protect the rights of citizens and ensure that other parts of gov’t exercise their powers properly.

Question 9

assemblies

Answer 9

A large group of individuals in office who represent others in gov’t.

Question 10

chief executives

Answer 10

Usually the top formulators and executors of policy.

Question 11

cabinet

Answer 11

Most important decision making body.

Question 12

bureaucracies

Answer 12

All members of the executive branch below the top executives. Public administration.

Question 13

ombudsman

Answer 13

Swedish invention to prevent bureaucrats from doing harm to individuals.