6SW422 Article 6: Government and Citizen Participation Cuba

Last Name, First Name

What type of government does Cuba have?

• Democratic Republic
• Authoritarian One-Party State
• Monarchy
• Federal Republic

Who controls the government in Cuba?

• The President
• The Cuban Communist Party
• The National Assembly
• The People’s Supreme Court

How are nominees for the National Assembly chosen?

• By public vote
• By local committees and labor unions
• By the President
• By the People’s Supreme Court

What is the main role of the National Assembly in Cuba?

• To conduct elections
• To provide education
• To elect the president and appoint judges
• To manage foreign relations

What is a unique feature of elections in Cuba?

• Multiple parties can run
• Elections are held every year
• Voting is mandatory
• Voters have no real choice

At what age can citizens vote in Cuba?

• 15
• 16
• 18
• 21

What services does the Cuban government provide for free?

• Transportation and housing
• Internet and entertainment
• Education and healthcare
• Food and clothing

What happens when the National Assembly is not in session?

• Elections are held
• The President rules alone
• The People’s Supreme Court takes control
• The Council of Ministers takes over

What is one responsibility of the Cuban government?

• To provide quality education and healthcare
• To allow private businesses to operate freely
• To encourage open dissent
• To hold regular elections with multiple parties