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I am a forty-two-year-old proud citizen of my country. I love my country and my fellow citizens, but I wish I had more say in how my country is governed. I can vote for some local politicians, but they are always from the same party—the same party as the leader of the country. I have no say in who leads the country and controls the economy. Which country does the speaker live?

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Cuba

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Which answer choice correctly contrasts the Brazilian and Cuban governments? Options: In Brazil, people can vote for government officials, and there are multiple political parties; in Cuba, people can vote for government officials, but all candidates are members of the same party.

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In Brazil, people can vote for government officials, and there are multiple political parties; in Cuba, people can vote for government officials, but all candidates are members of the same party.

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One difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy is the process for choosing the head of government.

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the process for choosing the head of government

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How is an autocracy different from a democracy?

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In an autocracy, one person has all of the power. In a democracy, power comes from the citizens.

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Which answer choice MOST LIKELY describes the head of a democratic government? Options: an appointed military official, a member of a royal family, a representative elected by the public, a person chosen by religious leaders

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a representative elected by the public

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Which answer choice correctly contrasts the Brazilian and Cuban governments? Options: In Brazil, people can vote for government officials, and there are multiple political parties; in Cuba, people can vote for government officials, but all candidates are members of the same party.

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In Brazil, people can vote for government officials, and there are multiple political parties; in Cuba, people can vote for government officials, but all candidates are members of the same party.

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In which way is Brazil's government different from the US government? Options: has a legislation called congress, requires by law for citizens aged 18-70 to vote, does not allow 16 year olds to vote, has a president as Chief Executive Officer

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requires by law for citizens aged 18-70 to vote