1.2 Flashcard- Government

Front

Which of the following is an example of a confederation?
United States,
European Union,
United Kingdom,
China

Back

European Union

Front

What is the main characteristic of a confederation?

Back

Loose alliance of states

Front

What does the central government rely on in a confederation?

Back

The states

Front

Which country is given as an example of a parliamentary system in the document? Options: United States, France, United Kingdom, Germany

Back

United Kingdom

Front

In a parliamentary system, to whom is the executive accountable?

Back

The legislature

Front

In a presidential system, how are the executive and legislature elected?

Back

Separately

Front

Which country is an example of a presidential system? Options: United Kingdom, Canada, United States, Australia

Back

United States

Front

In a semi-presidential system, who is responsible for forming the government?

Back

The Prime Minister and Cabinet

Front

True or False: A confederation is an alliance of individual countries or states.

Back

True

Front

A system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government

Back

Confederation (Confederal System)

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