European Governments

Parliamentary and Presidential Systems

Multiple Choice

In a presidential democracy, the leader is chosen by the...

• legislature

• the people

• the military

Multiple Choice

How is the prime minister chosen in the U.K.?

• Selected by British Parliament

• Chosen by the monarch

• Elected by the citizens

Multiple Choice

Citizens can only vote for members of the House of Commons in U.K. elections.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the title of Germany's head of state?

• King

• Prime Minister

• President

Multiple Select

Citizens in Germany have which of the following rights and freedoms? Select all that apply.

• Freedom of speech

• Directly elect their leader

• Right to a fair trial

• Equal treatment under the allow

Multiple Choice

How is the president chosen in Russia?

• The emperor chooses the president

• The Russian legislature selects the president

• the president is elected by the people of Russia

Multiple Choice

The Russian Legislature consists of how many houses?

• one

• two

• three