Government in Europe

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Which type of government has one leader?

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Autocracy

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Absolute monarchies and dictatorships are both examples of a(n) ___.

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autocracy

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When a country is ruled by a small group of people.

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oligarchy

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Presidential and parliamentary are two types of this government.

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democracy

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What is the most common form of government system in Europe?

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parliamentary democracy

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In the United Kingdom, the head of government is the prime minister. The position of prime minister is very much like the position of ___ in Germany.

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Chancellor

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In Germany and the UK, the legislature selects the head of government. This type of political system is classified as a

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parliamentary democracy.

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*No clear separation between the executive and legislative branches
*Head of Government and Head of State are two different positions.
*The Head of Government is often called the Prime Minister.
*The Head of State may likely be a King or Queen.

Which type of government system is being described?

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parliamentary

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Citizens vote for the Head of Government. The legislative and executive branches of government are separate. The Head of Government also serves as Head of State.

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presidential