Chapter 6

Question 1

A political system in which political power is exercised either directly or indirectly or indirectly by the people

Answer 1

Democracy

Question 2

A political system that promotes participation, competition, and liberty and emphasizes individual freedom and civil rights

Answer 2

Liberal Democracy

Question 3

Indirect democracy that emphasizes the separation of powers within a state and the representation of the public through elected officials

Answer 3

Republicanism

Question 4

The clear division of power among different branches of government and the provision that specific branches may check the power of other branches

Answer 4

Separation of Powers

Question 5

Public participates directly in governance and policy making; historically found in small communities such as ancient Athens.

Answer 5

Direct Democracy

Question 6

Public participates indirectly through its elected representatives; the prevalent form of democracy in the modern age.

Answer 6

Indirect Democracy

Question 7

Organizations outside of the state that help people define and advance their own interests

Answer 7

Civil Society

Question 8

The process of making an organization or government more democratic

Answer 8

Democratization

Question 9

The branch of government that carries out the laws and policies of a state

Answer 9

Executive

Question 10

The executive role that deals with the everyday tasks of running the state, such as formulating and executing policy

Answer 10

Head of Gavernment

Question 11

The executive role that symbolizes and represents the people both nationally and internationally

Answer 11

Head of state

Question 12

The branch of government charged with making laws

Answer 12

Legislature

Question 13

A political system in which the legislature comprises two houses

Answer 13

Bicameral

Question 14

political system in which the legislature comprises one house

Answer 14

Unicameral Systems

Question 15

typically rely on an upper house to represent the interests of certain geographic subunits, so that members are able to oversee legislation particularly relevant to local policies.

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The country is divided into smaller groups and both the overall country and its people in different smaller parts have a say in what new laws get implemented.

Answer 15

Federalism

Question 16

A system in which all individuals and groups, including those in government, are subject to the law, irrespective of their power or authority

Answer 16

Rule of Law

Question 17

Vote taken by a legislature as to whether its members continue to support the current prime minister; depending on the country, a vote of no confidence can force the resignation of the prime minister and/or lead to new parliamentary elections

Answer 17

Vote of no confidence

Question 18

A political system in which the roles of head of state and head of government are assigned to separate executive offices

Answer 18

Parliamentary system

Question 19

A political system in which the roles of head of state and head of government are assigned to separate executive offices

Answer 19

Presidential

Question 20

An executive system that divides power between two strong executives, a president, and a prime minister

Answer 20

Semi-Presidential Systems

Question 21

A geographical area that an elected official represents

Answer 21

Constituencies

Question 22

An electoral district with one seat

Answer 22

Single Member District (SMD)

Question 23

An electoral system in which political parties compete in multimember districts; voters choose between parties, and the seats in the district are awarded proportionally according to the results of the vote

Answer 23

Proportional Representation (PR)

Question 24

An electoral district with more than one seat

Answer 24

MMDs

Question 25

An electoral system that uses a combination of single-member districts and proportional representation

Answer 25

Mixed System

Question 26

A national vote called by a government to address a specific proposal, often a change to the constitution

Answer 26

Referendum

Question 28

A national vote called by members of the public to address a specific proposal

Answer 28

Initiative

Question 29

Individual rights regarding equality that are created by the constitution and the political regime

Answer 29

Civil Rights

Question 30

Individual rights regarding freedom that are created by the constitution and the political regime

Answer 30

Civil Liberties