European Governments Review Game

Front

Which of the following BEST defines government?
Options:
the system by which a country is organized,
the system through which countries trade,
the system by which a country organizes its military,
the system through which countries communicate with each other

Back

the system by which a country is organized

Front

Why were governments first created?

Back

to keep order and protect the people

Front

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

Back

create laws for the country

Front

What is the main purpose of the executive branch?

Back

enforce laws within the country

Front

What is the main purpose of the judicial branch?

Back

settle disputes between citizens

Front

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between bicameral and unicameral legislatures?

Back

A bicameral legislature is made up of two houses while a unicameral legislature only has one house.

Front

Which of the following BEST defines an autocracy? Options: one person has total power in the government, citizens have the power to elect the government leaders, a political party or small group has all the power in the government, one central government makes all the decisions

Back

one person has total power in the government

Front

Which of the following BEST defines a democracy?
Options:
one person has total power in the government,
citizens have the power to elect the government leaders,
a political party or small group has all the power in the government,
power is shared between central and local governments

Back

citizens have the power to elect the government leaders

Front

What type of government does the United Kingdom have?

Back

constitutional monarchy

Front

How is the head of government chosen in the United Kingdom?

Back

chosen by parliament