6th Grade SS GC3 a and b Governments of Europe

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In Helmut's country, he and his friends vote for political parties instead of candidates. The majority party in the legislature then forms the executive branch of government. Based on this information, which answer choice correctly describes Helmut's country?

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It is a parliamentary democracy.

Front

Which term correctly describes the government of the United Kingdom? Options: autocracy, democracy, dictatorship, oligarchy

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democracy

Front

What two branches are combined in a Parliamentary Democracy?

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Legislative Branch and Executive Branches

Front

In a Presidential Democracy, this person is the Head of State and Chief Executive.

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President

Front

In this type of government, one person has unlimited power.

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Autocratic/Dictatorship

Front

What type of government controlled the Soviet Union during the 1930s when Joseph Stalin directly controlled all affairs of state?

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an autocracy

Front

Since the early twentieth century, the prime minister of the United Kingdom's parliamentary democracy has been selected from which of these political groups? Options: the Cabinet, the House of Lords, the British royal family, the House of Commons

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the House of Commons

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How is the role of citizens in selecting the head of government in the United Kingdom and Germany similar?

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In both countries, citizens indirectly elect the head of government. Citizens elect members of the legislature who then select the head of government.

Front

Which answer choice correctly compares or contrasts the roles of citizens in the German and Russian governments?

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German citizens can vote for representatives in one house of their legislature; Russian citizens can vote for representatives in one house of their legislature and for their president.