SW Asia Parliamentary/Presidential Democracies Practice(SS7CG3b)

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Citizens of the nation vote for the legislature and the leader in which of the following forms of government? Options: parliamentary democracy, presidential democracy, parliamentary democracy and presidential democracy, autocracy

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presidential democracy

Answer explanation

In a presidential democracy, citizens vote for both the legislature and the leader, distinguishing it from parliamentary systems where the leader is typically chosen by the legislature. Thus, the correct answer is presidential democracy.

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SS7CG1b, SS7CG3b, SS7CG4b

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Which of the following types of government is an example of separation of powers?
Options: presidential democracy, parliamentary democracy, presidential democracy and parliamentary democracy, autocracy

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presidential democracy

Answer explanation

A presidential democracy exemplifies separation of powers as it divides government responsibilities among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, ensuring no single entity holds all power. This is not the case in parliamentary democracies or autocracies.

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In a parliamentary democracy, who is responsible for forming and running the government?

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The leader of the majority party in the legislature

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary democracy, the leader of the majority party in the legislature is responsible for forming and running the government, as they typically have the support needed to pass legislation and govern effectively.

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How is the head of government usually chosen in a presidential system of government?

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the people elect the head of government

Answer explanation

In a presidential system, the head of government is typically chosen through direct elections by the people, ensuring democratic representation. This distinguishes it from systems where the military or legislature appoints the leader.

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What is a common feature of a parliamentary democracy? Options: The head of state is also the head of government, The executive is accountable to the legislature, The judiciary has the power to veto legislation, The military controls the legislative process

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The executive is accountable to the legislature

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary democracy, the executive branch is accountable to the legislature, meaning the government must maintain the confidence of the parliament to remain in power. This ensures checks and balances within the system.

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What is one key difference between parliamentary and presidential democracies?

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how the leader is selected

Answer explanation

In parliamentary democracies, the leader (often the Prime Minister) is selected from the legislature, while in presidential democracies, the leader (the President) is elected separately by the citizens. This is the key difference.

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How is the head of government usually chosen in a parliamentary system of government? Options: the military appoints the head of government, the head of state appoints the head of government, the people elect the head of government, the national legislature elects the head of government

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the national legislature elects the head of government

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary system, the head of government is typically elected by the national legislature, which reflects the majority party or coalition in parliament, making this the correct choice.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a parliamentary democracy? Options: the executive is separate from the legislature, the military has a significant role in governance, the judiciary appoints the head of government, the executive is part of the legislature

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the executive is part of the legislature

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary democracy, the executive branch is derived from the legislature, meaning the executive is part of the legislature. This contrasts with presidential systems where the executive is separate.

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Which branch of government usually has the MOST power in parliamentary democracy?

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the legislative branch

Answer explanation

In a parliamentary democracy, the legislative branch holds the most power as it is responsible for making laws and controlling the government. The executive branch is typically derived from the legislature, making the legislative branch dominant.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a presidential democracy?
The head of state is appointed by the judiciary,
The executive is part of the legislature,
The head of government is elected by the legislature,
The executive is separate from the legislature

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The executive is separate from the legislature

Answer explanation

In a presidential democracy, the executive branch is separate from the legislature, allowing for a system of checks and balances. This distinguishes it from parliamentary systems where the executive is part of the legislature.