APCOGO UNIT 2 Political Institutions Quiz

Which country has a true parliamentary system?

• China

• Russia

• Mexico

• United Kingdom

Which country has a semi-presidential system?

• Mexico

• Iran

• Russia

• China

Which country has a presidential system similar to the United States?

• Mexico

• Russia

• China

• Nigeria

In a presidential system, the chief executive is typically:

• Selected by the military

• Appointed by the judiciary

• Chosen by the legislature

• Directly elected by the people

In a parliamentary system, the prime minister is typically:

• Directly elected by the people

• Chosen by the legislature

• Appointed by the judiciary

• Selected by the military

Which system has a separation of powers and checks and balances?

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

• Authoritarian

• Semi-presidential

Which system has a fusion of powers and less separation between the executive and legislative branches?

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

• Authoritarian

• Semi-presidential

In a parliamentary system, the cabinet members are typically chosen by:

• The military

• The president

• The judiciary

• The legislature

In a presidential system, the cabinet members are typically chosen by:

• The military

• The legislature

• The president

• The judiciary

Which country has a head of state who serves for life?

• China

• Russia

• Mexico

• United Kingdom