Vocab Intro Economy and Government Quiz

What is the definition of Democracy?

• A system in which the power is with the citizens who can elect people to represent them.

• A political system governed by a single individual.

• Leader is Prime Minister.

• Citizens vote directly for President.

What is the definition of Autocracy?

• A system in which the power is with the citizens who can elect people to represent them.

• A political system governed by a single individual.

• Leader is Prime Minister.

• Citizens vote directly for President.

In a Parliamentary Democracy, who is the leader?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Governor

• King

In a Presidential Democracy, how is the leader chosen?

• Citizens vote directly for President.

• Parliament votes for Prime Minister.

• Leader is appointed by a council.

• Leader is inherited through family.

What is the role of the Head of State?

• The face of a country or symbol. No real power.

• Leader of the Government.

• The office of the United States head of state.

• An autocracy governed by a king or queen.

Who is considered the Leader of the Government?

• Head of State

• Head of Government

• Chief Executive

• Monarch

What does the term "Chief Executive" refer to?

• The face of a country or symbol.

• Leader of the Government.

• The office of the United States head of state; king or queen.

• An autocracy governed by a king or queen.

What is a Monarchy?

• The face of a country or symbol.

• Leader of the Government.

• The office of the United States head of state.

• An autocracy governed by a king or queen.

What is a form of government in which the ruler has all the power?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Monarchy

What does the Economic Continuum measure?

• The distance between two countries

• The balance between imports and exports

• A country's economic system between pure market and pure command

• The growth rate of a country's economy