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Government Test Flashcards

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1
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When a single ruler has all of the power it is called _______ ?

A

Autocratic

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How does an autocratic government usually come into power?

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Through family, bloodlines, or force

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Can citizens vote for leaders or laws in an autocratic government?

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No

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How long can a ruler be in power in an autocratic government?

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Unlimited

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5
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Who holds the power in a democratic government?

A

The citizens

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6
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When the citizens of the country have power through voting it is called______?

A

Democracy

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7
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How many leaders are in a parliamentary democracy?

A

2
Head of government
Head of state

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8
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What is the difference between a head of government and a head of state in a parliamentary democracy?

A

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

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How many leaders are there in a presidential democracy?

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1

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10
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In a presidential democracy, the leader is president of what branch?

A

Executive

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11
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In a presidential democracy, can the president make laws?

A

No

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12
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In a presidential democracy, the president serves a fixed term. What does that mean?

A

It means he cannot serve forever; they serve a certain amount of time.

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Who is the head of the government in the United Kingdom (who runs the country)?

A

The Prime Minister

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14
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Who is the head of government in Germany (who runs the country)?

A

The chancellor

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Who is the head of government in Russia (who runs the country)?

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The president

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16
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Which type of government gives the citizens all the power?

A

Democratic

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17
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Which type of government gives a single leader, all the power?

A

Autocratic

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18
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What type of government do the United Kingdom, Russia, and Germany all have?

A

Democratic

19
Q

What country was once an autocratic government, but is now a democratic government?

A

Russia

20
Q

What is a constitutional monarchy?

A

A government that is limited by the constitution

21
Q

Who is the ruler in a constitutional monarchy?

A

Typically, a king or queen

22
Q

Who typically leads a country in a constitutional monarchy?

A

Prime Minister or representatives

23
Q

Who is the United Kingdom monarch (or head of state)?

A

King Charles III

24
Q

What type of Democratic Government is it when the president serves as BOTH head of state and head of government?

A

Presidential Democracy

25
Q

What type of Democratic Government is it when the Prime Minister runs the day to day operations of the country.

A

Parliamentary Democracy

26
Q

What type of Democratic Government is it when the leader (head of government) is elected by the citizens of the country.

A

Presidential Democracy

27
Q

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?

A

Presidential Democracy

28
Q

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.

A

Parliamentary Democracy

29
Q

Which part of the government is responsible for making the laws for the United Kingdom?

A

Parliament

30
Q

How are the U.K. Prime Minister and the U.S. President alike?

A

They are both the head of government and run the day to day operations

31
Q

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

A

Prime Minister

32
Q

Who serves a FIXED amount of time as the head of government?

Prime Minister OR President

A

President

33
Q

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?

A

Constitution

34
Q

What does a country have to do to be included in the Commonwealth Realm?

A

They all recognize the U.K.’s monarch (King/Queen) as their Head of State

35
Q

Which part of the Russian legislature is largest and has the most power?

A

State Duma

36
Q

How are members in the Bundestag selected?

A

Elected by the voters (citizens)

37
Q

What are the two houses of Germany’s lawmaking body (Parliament)?

A

Bundestag and Bundesrat

38
Q

What are the two houses of Russia’s lawmaking body (Federal Assembly)?

A

Federation Council and State Duma

39
Q

What are the two houses of United Kingdom’s lawmaking body (Parliament)?

A

House of Commons and House of Lords

40
Q

Which part of the government is responsible for making the laws for the United Kingdom?

A

Parliament

41
Q

Which European country has a presidential democracy?

A

Russia

42
Q

Which country is ruled by “The Basic Law”?

A

Germany

43
Q

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?

A

Constitution

44
Q

Which is the same about the governments of the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia?

A

Each separates their lawmaking body (legislature) into two separate houses

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