Europe Government Terms

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In an autocratic (dictatorship) government, freedom of speech is usually

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censored and controlled by the government

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The two predominate forms of democratic governments are parliamentary and _________.

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presidential

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In which type of government are citizens MOST likely to choose their leader?

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democracy

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In Russia, the president is both the chief executive and the head of state. What type of democracy is this?

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Presidential democracy

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Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and freedom of speech?

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Dictatorship

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If Russia and the United States are both presidential democracies, how do they determine their leaders?

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The citizens vote on the leaders in both countries.

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The ruler of your country has always made all of the political and economic decisions for the country. The citizens do not always agree with his decisions, but they have no power to change anything. He alone makes the decisions and has unlimited power.
Which form of government do you have?

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Autocracy

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You have just turned 18 and are voting for the first time in your life. You will be voting for the president of your country and for other elected officials. Which form of government do you have?

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Presidential democracy

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In your country, the legislative branch has just elected a new prime minister. Which form of government do you have?

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Parliamentary democracy

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In a parliamentary democracy, unlike the presidential system, the head of government belongs to which branch?

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Legislative