European Government Review

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An autocracy puts the power of the government in the hands of: citizens, a single person, the representatives, the legislature

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a single person

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In what way are the prime minister and the president alike?

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they are the head of government

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What does the term "bicameral legislature" mean?

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legislature with 2 branches or houses

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What statement best describes the difference between the head of government and head of state? Options: head of government is most like a dictator, head of state is not; head of state has the most political power while the head of government is more ceremonial; head of government has the most political power while the head of state is more ceremonial; head of state is a part of the legislature, head of government is not

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head of government has the most political power while the head of state is more ceremonial

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In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen has no real political power but represent the country at ceremonial events and official functions.

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True

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A system of government where the chief executive is SEPARATE from the legislature

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presidential democracy

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A system of government where the chief executive WORKS WITH the legislature:

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parliamentary democracy

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A system of government ran by one person with unlimited power:

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autocracy

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A political system in which supreme power lies with citizens who elect people to represent them:

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democracy

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A legislature that is bicameral has ____ legislative houses.

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two