Other countries Flashcards

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National Assembly (Mauritius)

A

The legislature

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2
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Republic

A

Citizens elect the government

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3
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Gridlock

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Traffic jams

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4
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Consensus

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Agreement

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5
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What does Mauritius try to balance?

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Economy and environment

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6
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Who shares the executive power in Mauritius?

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President and Prime minister

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7
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Which countries influenced Mauritius Laws?

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France and England

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8
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Who protects the national security of Mauritius?

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Police

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9
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How long is the term of Mauritius National Assembly members?

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5 years

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10
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Brain drain

A

Educated and talented people are leaving the country

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11
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Apartheid

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Racial segregation

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12
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Parliamentary democracy

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Government that shares power with 3 branches

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13
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Where is the legislative capital of South Africa?

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Cape Town

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14
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What is the judicial capital of South Africa?

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Bloemfontein

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15
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Where is the president elected in South Africa?

A

National Assembly

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16
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Where is the executive branch located in South Africa?

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Pretoria

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17
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Politburo

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Group that makes decision for the only political party

18
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Ministry

A

Similar to a department

19
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Figurehead

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Leader with little actual power

20
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Dissent

A

Disagreement

21
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What ideology does not allow open competition?

22
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Vote of confidence

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Vote that kee[s prime ministers in office

23
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Trafficking

24
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What role does Thailand’s king play?

A

Figurehead

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Vote of no confidence
A vote that removes prime minister from office
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Who prepares the bills of Thailand?
House of representative
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Where does addictive drugs in Thailand come from?
Laos and Myanmar
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Legislative Assembly (Costa Rica)
Legislature of Costa Rica
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Democratic Republic
People elect the officials and constitution ensures power balance
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What's the most stable nation in Central America
Costa Rica
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What is the common language of Costa Rica
Spanish
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How many vice presidents Costa Rica has?
Two
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In what condition can Costa Rica delegates repeat their terms?
When they have served for 4 years.
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What is the Inside/Outside problem of Costa Rica?
Interior infrastructure of CR faces damages and disrepairs
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Flux
Change
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Unicameral
One House
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Who determines the function of the three branches on Honduras?
Whoever in power
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What was the civilization on Honduras before Spanish colonizers?
Mayan Civilization
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Which disaster in Honduras devastated the country?
Hurricane Mitch
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What is the source of criminal activity in Honduras?
Gangs
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Who in Honduras has the power to veto laws passed by the legislature?
President