6SW521 Article 1: Governments in Europe Today

What was the most common form of government in many European nations centuries ago?

• Constitutional monarchy
• Democracy
• Absolute monarchy
• Republic

What concept did rulers in absolute monarchies use to justify their authority?

• Popular sovereignty
• Divine right
• Social contract
• Constitutional mandate

When was the British Parliament established?

• 1215
• 1295
• 1485
• 1688

How many Members of Parliament (MPs) are there in the British House of Commons today?

• 450
• 550
• 650
• 750

What significant change occurred in the House of Lords in 1999?

• It was abolished
• Its size was reduced
• New members could include non-traditional families
• It gained more power than the House of Commons

Who led the effort to form a federal parliamentary democracy in Germany in 1871?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II
• Otto von Bismarck
• Adolf Hitler
• Konrad Adenauer

How many states make up modern Germany?

• 10
• 13
• 16
• 20

What type of government does Russia operate as today?

• Constitutional monarchy
• Federal presidential republic
• Communist state
• Absolute monarchy

What is the term for Russia's two-house legislative system?

• Unicameral
• Bicameral
• Tricameral
• Multicameral

How often are presidential elections held in Russia?

• Every 4 years
• Every 5 years
• Every 6 years
• Every 8 years