European Governments Summative Assessment Study Guide Questions

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Which answer choice correctly contrasts government leadership in the United Kingdom and Germany?

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In the United Kingdom, the Queen is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government; in Germany, the president is the head of state and the chancellor is the head of government.

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Which answer choice correctly contrasts government leadership in the United Kingdom and Russia?

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In the United Kingdom, the Queen is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government; in Russia, the president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government.

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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.

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Unlike in the United Kingdom, in the Russian Federation the prime minister

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is appointed by the executive.

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Which answer choice correctly contrasts government leadership in Germany and Russia?

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In Germany, the president is the head of state and the chancellor is the head of government; in Russia, the president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government.

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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.

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

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Democracy