Types of Government

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which is true about how the president in a presidential democracy is different from the prime minister in a parliamentary democracy? Options: The prime minister is the head of state for the country, but the president is not; The prime minister is the chief executive and head of the military, but the president is not; The prime minister is elected directly by the people, but the president is elected by the legislature; The prime minister is chosen from among the members of parliament, but the president is selected in a separate election.
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The prime minister is chosen from among the members of parliament, but the president is selected in a separate election.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In this type of government, the head of government takes office as the leader of the majority party in Parliament. The voters vote for the lawmakers only. What type of government am I?
Back
parliamentary democracy
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A government in which one person possesses unlimited power and the citizen has little if any role in the government is called a(n)
Back
Autocracy
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Type of government in which it is ruled by a small group of wealthy people have the political power.
Back
oligarchy
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the basic way citizen’s of a democracy influence the government? Options: By rioting, Citizens do not have the right to protest, By creating an embargo, By voting
Back
By voting
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Soviet Union had a ______________ government, but now has a __________________ government?
Back
Communist/ quasi-democracy
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which type of government do citizens have not voting rights? Options: An autocracy and a democracy, An oligarchy and a democracy, An oligarchy and an autocracy, Any of the three types of government
Back
An oligarchy and an autocracy
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