SS6CG1 Latin America Forms of Government

What is one difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy?

• the level of protection of natural rights

• the role of citizens in the legislative process

• the concentration of power in a central authority

• the process for choosing the head of government

How are prime ministers in parliamentary democracies different from presidents in presidential democracies?

• Presidents are elected by the people, while prime ministers are chosen by legislatures

• Prime ministers have little power, while presidents are the most powerful people in government

• The position of prime minister is passed from parent to child, while presidents are elected

• Presidents have executive and legislative power, while prime ministers only have executive power

In Patrick's country the president is very powerful. There is a senate in which citizens are elected to serve, but it can only advise the president. The president makes all decisions and controls the civilian government and the military. Which answer choice correctly describes Patrick's country?

• It has an oligarchic government

• It has an autocratic government

• It is a parliamentary democracy

• It is a presidential democracy

How is Brazil and Mexico similar (alike)? Select the TWO ways.

• Both counties have a democratic system of government

• Citizens can only vote in local elections

• The president of each country is selected by the legislature

• Citizens elect people to represent them in the legislature

• Only one political party is allowed

In a democracy, from where does the power to govern derive?

• The people being governed

• the claim to divine right

• ownership of the land

• hereditary rights

Which of these gives the correct contrast between the Brazilian Government and the Cuban Government?

• In Brazil, people can vote for government officials, and there are multiple political parties; in Cuba, people can vote for government officials, but all of the candidates are from the same party

• In Brazil, People can vote for government officials, but all candidates are members of the same party; in Cuba, people can vote for government officials, and there are multiple political parties

• In Cuba, people can vote for government officials, but all candidates are members of the same party; in Brazil, people cannot vote for government officials

• In Brazil, people can vote for governments officials, but all candidates are members of the same party; in Cuba, people cannot vote for government officials

What is one key difference between democratic and autocratic governments?

• In democratic governments, citizens may only vote for leaders. In autocratic governments, citizens are also able to vote on laws.

• In democratic governments, political power rests with the citizens. In autocratic governments, all political power is held by a single leader

• In democratic governments, citizens may only vote on laws. In autocratic governments, citizens are also able to vote for leaders.

• In democratic governments, all political power is held by a single leader. In autocratic governments, political power rests with the citizens

Which country has a

"Single political party that controls the government"

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Brazil

Which country has

"Executive leaders that are appointed by the party officals

• Mexico

• Cuba

• Brazil

Which country has

"citizens choose between multiple political parties in elections"

• Cuba

• Mexico