Latin America Government Systems

What Latin American country is being described here?

• Brazil

• Cuba

• India

• Germany

How is Brazil and Mexico similar (alike)? Select the TWO ways.

• Both counties have a democratic system of government

• Citizens can only vote in local elections

• The president of each country is selected by the legislature

• Citizens elect people to represent them in the legislature

• Only one political party is allowed

Which country has a "Single political party that controls the government"

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Brazil

What type of government does Cuba have?

• parliamentary democracy

• presidential democracy

• communist autocracy

In which Latin American country is the government's power divided between 31 states and one Federal District?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Mexico

• Colombia

What is the primary role of the President in most Latin American countries?

• Head of Government

• Head of State

• Both Head of State and Head of Government

• Ceremonial figure with no real power

How often do presidential elections typically occur in Latin American countries?

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 6 years

• It varies by country

What is the term used to describe the type of government in Cuba?

• Federal Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Socialist Republic

• Parliamentary Democracy

Which Caribbean nation is an example of rule by one?

• Cuba

• Haiti

• Jamaica

• Trinidad

In which country is the President also the head of the military?

• Brazil

• Chile

• Argentina

• All of the above