24.1 - Political Systems in Action

What form of government did Mexico develop?

• theocratic

• presidential

• authoritarian

• parliamentary

What is a theocracy?

• a nation whose population mostly follows one religion

• a state that has established an official religion

• a state whose official religion is Islam

• a government based on religion

What communist country has moved toward a more capitalistic system while retaining central government authority?

• China

• South Korea

• North Korea

• Vietnam

What is one way that authoritarian governments differ from democratic governments?

• Authoritarian governments have a single head of state.

• Authoritarian governments tolerate little criticism.

• Authoritarian governments have no political parties.

• Authoritarian governments have a strong military.

What is one indicator that Ghana's democracy might be stable?

• Power transferred peacefully after an election.

• In recent elections, fewer people felt the need to vote.

• Elections have been closely contested.

• A losing candidate sued over election results.

What nation today is closest to a pure totalitarian state?

• China

• North Korea

• Cuba

• Saudi Arabia

In Great Britain, what happens if the parliament passes a vote of "no confidence"?

• The prime minister must step down.

• The minority party takes over governing responsibilities.

• The parties must work together to form a coalition government.

• General elections are held for all members of parliament.

What is an advantage of a presidential system compared to a parliamentary system?

• A presidential system is more likely to endure in new democracies.

• More elections are held in a presidential system.

• A presidential system has separate executive and legislative branches.

• The legislature in a presidential system is bicameral.

What was one effect of the Arab Spring?

• Tribal elders replaced dictators in many North African nations.

• Israel signed a peace treaty with several North African nations.

• Fair and open elections increased across North Africa.

• The nations of North Africa established stable democracies.

What is an advantage of a parliamentary system compared to a presidential system?

• Legislation is easier to pass in a parliamentary system.

• A parlliamentary system has stronger checks and balances.

• In a parliamentary system, the prime minister heads the majority party.

• More elections are held in a parliamentary system.