Government Test Flashcards
When a single ruler has all of the power it is called _______ ?
Autocratic
How does an autocratic government usually come into power?
Through family, bloodlines, or force
Can citizens vote for leaders or laws in an autocratic government?
No
How long can a ruler be in power in an autocratic government?
Unlimited
Who holds the power in a democratic government?
The citizens
When the citizens of the country have power through voting it is called______?
Democracy
How many leaders are in a parliamentary democracy?
2
Head of government
Head of state
What is the difference between a head of government and a head of state in a parliamentary democracy?
The head of government runs the day-to-day operations of the country
The head of state is a symbolic figure with very little power
How many leaders are there in a presidential democracy?
1
In a presidential democracy, the leader is president of what branch?
Executive
In a presidential democracy, can the president make laws?
No
In a presidential democracy, the president serves a fixed term. What does that mean?
It means he cannot serve forever; they serve a certain amount of time.
Who is the head of the government in the United Kingdom (who runs the country)?
The Prime Minister
Who is the head of government in Germany (who runs the country)?
The chancellor
Who is the head of government in Russia (who runs the country)?
The president
Which type of government gives the citizens all the power?
Democratic
Which type of government gives a single leader, all the power?
Autocratic
What type of government do the United Kingdom, Russia, and Germany all have?
Democratic
What country was once an autocratic government, but is now a democratic government?
Russia
What is a constitutional monarchy?
A government that is limited by the constitution
Who is the ruler in a constitutional monarchy?
Typically, a king or queen
Who typically leads a country in a constitutional monarchy?
Prime Minister or representatives
Who is the United Kingdom monarch (or head of state)?
King Charles III
What type of Democratic Government is it when the president serves as BOTH head of state and head of government?
Presidential Democracy
What type of Democratic Government is it when the Prime Minister runs the day to day operations of the country.
Parliamentary Democracy
What type of Democratic Government is it when the leader (head of government) is elected by the citizens of the country.
Presidential Democracy
What type of Democratic Government is it when the leader (head of government) is NOT part of the legislative branch (law making body) of government?
Presidential Democracy
What type of Democratic Government is it when the Head of State (monarch) is a proud symbol of a country, but he/she does NOT run the day to day operations of a country.
Parliamentary Democracy
Which part of the government is responsible for making the laws for the United Kingdom?
Parliament
How are the U.K. Prime Minister and the U.S. President alike?
They are both the head of government and run the day to day operations
Who serves a FLEXIBLE (can be less than a year or more than 20 years) amount of time as the head of government?
Prime Minister OR President
Prime Minister
Who serves a FIXED amount of time as the head of government?
Prime Minister OR President
President
What is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works? It may also state the rights of the citizens?
Constitution
What does a country have to do to be included in the Commonwealth Realm?
They all recognize the U.K.’s monarch (King/Queen) as their Head of State
Which part of the Russian legislature is largest and has the most power?
State Duma
How are members in the Bundestag selected?
Elected by the voters (citizens)
What are the two houses of Germany’s lawmaking body (Parliament)?
Bundestag and Bundesrat
What are the two houses of Russia’s lawmaking body (Federal Assembly)?
Federation Council and State Duma
What are the two houses of United Kingdom’s lawmaking body (Parliament)?
House of Commons and House of Lords
Which part of the government is responsible for making the laws for the United Kingdom?
Parliament
Which European country has a presidential democracy?
Russia
Which country is ruled by “The Basic Law”?
Germany
What is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works? It may also state the rights of the citizens?
Constitution
Which is the same about the governments of the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia?
Each separates their lawmaking body (legislature) into two separate houses
