Government & Economics Systems Quiz

Which of the following countries is classified as a democracy?

• China

• Cuba

• Germany

• Saudi Arabia

What is the role of citizens in a democracy?

• Citizens have no say in the decisions of their government.

• Citizens elect legislators to represent their interests and pass laws.

• Citizens appoint a single leader to make all the decisions.

• Citizens are directly accountable to the head of government.

In Germany, how long can the chancellor serve in office?

• Two consecutive five-year terms

• Two consecutive six-year terms

• Four consecutive five-year terms

• Four consecutive six-year terms

How is the head of government in Russia selected?

• By the citizens through voting

• By the members of the leading political party

• By the upper house of the legislature

• By the lower house of the legislature

What type of government does the United Kingdom have?

• Autocracy

• Presidential democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Bicameral democracy

In a parliamentary democracy, who elects the nation's chief executive?

• The citizens

• The members of the leading political party

• The upper house of the legislature

• The lower house of the legislature

What is the title given to the head of government in Germany?

• President

• Prime minister

• Chancellor

• Monarch

Which country has a presidential democracy?

• Germany

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• China

What is the term length of the Russian president?

• Four years

• Five years

• Six years

• Seven years

What type of government does Germany have?

• Autocracy

• Presidential democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Bicameral democracy