6th Grade Latin American Government Practice

Read the information in the box and answer the question.

I am a 42-year-old proud citizen of my country. I love my country and my fellow citizens, but I wish I had more say in how my country is governed. I can vote for some local politicians, but they are always from the same party— the same party as the leader of the country. I have no say in who leads the country and controls the economy.

In which country does the speaker MOST LIKELY live?

• Brazil

• Canada

• Cuba

Which answer choice correctly contrasts the Brazilian and Cuban governments?

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

• 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 Brazil, 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

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

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

In which TWO ways are the governments of Brazil and Mexico similar?

• Only one political party is allowed.

• Citizens elect people to represent them in the legislature.

• The president of each country is selected by the legislature.

• Both countries have a democratic system of government.

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

• hereditary rights

• ownership of the land

• the people being governed

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 is a presidential democracy

• It has an oligarchic government.

• It has an autocratic 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.

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

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

One difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy is

• the level of protection of natural rights.

• the role of citizens in the legislative process.

• the process for choosing the head of government.

What belongs in section 2?

• Citizens elect the head of government.

• Citizens elect members of the legislature.

• The legislature selects the head of government.

What belongs in section 1?

• Citizens elect members of the legislature.

• The legislature exercises executive power.

• The executive and legislative branches are separate.