European Government - Benchmark Review

What is the primary role of citizens in a parliamentary democracy? Choose the best answer.

• To directly elect the head of state

• To elect members of Parliament who choose the leader

• To have no role in government decisions

• To serve as judges in the court system

Which of the following statements best describes an autocracy? Choose the best answer.

• Citizens have unlimited power

• A single leader makes all decisions

• Citizens elect their representatives

• There is a separation of powers

How is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom selected? Choose the best answer.

• Elected directly by the citizens

• Chosen by the monarch

• Selected from the elected members of Parliament

• Appointed by the President

In Germany, who holds the most political power? Choose the best answer.

• The President

• The Chancellor

• The Monarch

• The Prime Minister

What distinguishes a presidential democracy from a parliamentary democracy? Choose the best answer.

• The leader is elected by the legislature

• The leader works independently of the legislature

• Citizens have no role in choosing leaders

• The legislature has more power than the leader

Which country has a ceremonial head of state with limited powers? Choose the best answer.

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• Russia

What is the role of the House of Commons in the UK?

• To create laws and control the budget

• To serve as a ceremonial body

• To appoint the Prime Minister

• To advise the monarch

In Germany, what is the name of the lower house of Parliament?

• Bundestag

• Bundesrat

• House of Commons

• House of Lords

Which of the following best describes the role of citizens in Russia?

• Citizens have no rights

• Citizens can vote but face restrictions

• Citizens directly elect all leaders

• Citizens are only allowed to vote for local leaders

What is a key feature of the Basic Law in Germany?

• It allows for a monarchy

• It guarantees certain benefits to citizens

• It gives unlimited power to the Chancellor

• It restricts freedom of speech