European Religion and Government Review

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

• A. presidential democracy

• B. communist

• C. parliamentary democracy

• D. dictatorship

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 the Russian Federation, which office do the people elect?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Public Chamber

• Federation Council

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

• Congress

• Monarchy

• Parliament

• High Court

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

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

• president

• chancellor

• monarch

• prime minister

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

• voting

• working

• obeying laws

• consuming goods

What is one way autocratic rulers come to power?

• By voter election

• By legislative 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

Which of these religions follow the Five Pillars?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism