Government Quiz

Germany has a parliamentary democracy. What is the title for Germany's head of government?

• president

• chancellor

• monarch

• prime minister

The United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia all have a bicameral legislature. What does that mean?

• the law-making body has two houses

• it has two executive leaders

• the executive leader is a member of the legislature

• there are two main political parties

Which part of government is responsible for making the laws in the United Kingdom?

• Congress

• Monarchy

• Parliament

• High Court

In the Russian Federation, which office do the people elect?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Public Chamber

• Federation Council

Which best describes how a parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy?

• The legislature consists of two houses.

• There are usually two major political parties.

• There are state as well as national governments.

• The head of the government is a member of the legislature.

In which system of government do the people directly elect the leader of the government?

• presidential democracy

• communist

• parliamentary democracy

• dictatorship

What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?

• voting

• obeying laws

• working

• consuming goods

What is one way autocratic rulers come to power?

• By voter election

• By legislature election

• Military take-over

• By representative appointment

Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech?

• republic

• constitutional monarchy

• autocratic

• representative democracy

Brexit was a result of the 2016 referendum in the United Kingdom. What did a majority of British citizens vote to do?

• to use the Euro as their national currency

• to eliminate the need for passports to other European countries

• to withdraw from the European Union

• to only trade with European countries