Unit 1 Gov

Front

Which form of government is characterized by supreme power resting with the people?

Back

Democracy

Front

In which type of democracy are representatives chosen through elections?

Back

Representative democracy

Front

What is the role of the executive in a presidential government?

Back

Separate and independent from the legislative branch

Front

Which government system has the executive and legislative branches as one?

Back

Parliamentary government

Front

Which government system do the central government and several lower levels of government share power?

Back

Federal government

Front

What is the best example of a confederate government? Options: European Union, Canada, Mexico, United States

Back

European Union

Front

What is the main characteristic of an authoritarian government?

Back

Complete control over the citizens

Front

In which type of democracy does the will of the people translate into public policy directly through mass meetings?

Back

Direct democracy

Front

What is the main characteristic of a federal government?

Back

Power is divided between central and regional governments

Front

Which form of government is characterized by a single person holding supreme power?

Back

Autocracy