3.2 Systems of Government EOC Questions

This diagram shows two different systems of government. Which statement completes the diagram?

• In a confederal system, city governments have the most power.

• In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.

• In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.

• In a confederal system, the people have the most power.

Which system of government most closely resembles what we have in the United States?

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Parliamentary

• We don't have a system of government

While a federal system places most government power in the hands of the national government, by contrast a confederal system is best described as which of the following?

• Does not derive its power from a legislature

• Places more power in constituent states

• Places all power in the hands of the national government

The head of state in a republic such as the United States is often referred to as which of the selections below?

• Emissary

• Governor

• President

• Premier

In Harriet’s country, the ten provincial states that make up the nation hold the majority of power, with a small central government handling foreign policy and trade. Harriet lives under a government best described as which of the selections listed below?

• Unitary

• Federal

• Confederal

• Parliamentary

While a Parliamentary government may be used under a unitary, federal, or confederal system, it primarily differs from governments in which the executive and legislative branches are separate by virtue of which of the following selections?

• There is no judicial branch

• The Prime Minister is not part of the legislature

• The executive branch derives its power from the legislative branch or Parliament

• The President does not need to be elected

Under a Parliamentary system, government power is derived from the legislature, with the head of government being which of the following?

• A hereditary monarch

• An elected President

• A member of the legislature

• Outside the legislature

In Karim’s country, some state governments disagree with a new law banning all forms of genetically modified foods. Despite their protests, the states must still enforce this national legislation. Karim most likely lives in a nation best described as which of the selections listed below?

• Federal or unitary

• Parliamentary or federal

• Confederal or parliamentary

• Unitary or confederal

The head of government under a Parliamentary system is known as which of the selections below?

• President

• Electorate

• Prime Minister

• Governor