Latin America Government and Economics

1.  How is power distributed in a unitary government?

• One central government makes all of the decisions for a country.
• Local/state governments control the central government
• A central government assigns power and duties to local/state governments within the country
• The central government does NOT have much power over the state or local governments in the country

In a confederation, how is power distributed? 

• One central government makes all of the decisions for a country
• Local/state governments control the central government
• A central government assigns power and duties to local/state governments within the country
• The local government does NOT have much power over the central government in the country

In Brazil, government divides power between the central government and the smaller states.  What type of government system does Brazil have?

• Confederation
• Federation (Federal)
• Totalitarian
• Unitary

Which country does not use a presidential democracy?

• Brazil
• Cuba
• United States
• Mexico

Which form of government puts the power of the government in a single person?

• Autocracy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Confederation

Which is true about democracies?

• The people have the power 
• Dictator is an example of a democratic leader
• The power is in the hands of a few people
• Absolute monarchy is an example of a dictator

In Cuba, people have limited rights, such as the right to vote only for the legislature. However, there is only one party from which to vote and that party is controlled by dictator Raul Castro.  What type of government does Cuba have? 

• Autocratic Dictatorship
• Absolute Monarchy
• Presidential Democracy
• Parliamentary Democracy

How does having natural resources help the economy of a country?

• The country is able to produce all of the goods and services that it needs and wants
• Companies do not have to create any goods to sell
• The country saves money because it does not have to import all of the natural resources needed by the people
• Companies spend more money because they must buy the natural resources needed to create more goods

What system of government exists in Brazil?

• Federal
• Unitary
• Confederation
• Oligarchy

Which term describes how political power is distributed in Mexico?

• Unitary
• Confederation
• Federation  (Federal)
• Autocracy