Review of Government In Europe Continued

Why is the United Kingdom a Parliamentary Democracy?

• The head of the country is an absolute monarch.

• The head of state is a dictator.

• The head of government is elected by the legislature.

• The head of government is a president.

In Germany, which official is selected by Parliament to function as the head of German government?

• Prime Minister

• Senator

• President

• Chancellor

Which country is an example of a Presidential Democracy?

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• Soviet Union

In the United Kingdom, who elects the Prime Minister

• The Queen

• The largest political party in the House of Commons

• The House of Lords

• The people

What is a typical way for a dictator to gain power?

• By force and violence

• By democratic eleciton

• By appointment by a monarch

• By God

Who participates in controlling the government in a democracy?

• The lucky rich people who get voted in by the legislature.

• One person who decides to be an autocrat.

• A group of people who decide to take over.

• All citizens who are 18 and over have the right to participate.

Which of the following is a principal (main) characteristic of a presidential system of government?

• The people directly elect the head of government.

• The legislature elects the head of government.

• The executive branch is all powerful and does not get checked by other branches.

• The judicial branch exercises the most power.

What form of government is being described by Country B?

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

• Parliamentary Democracy

What form of government is being described by Country A?

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

• Parliamentary Democracy

What type of government is being described by Country C?

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

• Parliamentary Democracy