Government Systems Quiz

In a presidential system of government, which of the following best describes the relationship between the executive and legislative branches?

• They are separate with checks and balances.

• The executive branch is controlled by the legislative branch.

• The executive and legislative branches are merged into one.

• The legislative branch has limited influence on the executive.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the head of state in a parliamentary system?

• The head of state is always a monarch, whether the system is a constitutional monarchy or parliamentary republic.

• The head of state is usually the president, who has no executive power.

• The head of state can be a monarch or president, depending on whether the system is a constitutional monarchy or parliamentary republic.

• The head of state and head of government are always the same person.

In a presidential system, who typically holds the most power within the executive branch?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief of State

In a parliamentary system, what role does the Prime Minister hold in relation to the legislature?

• The Prime Minister has no relationship with the legislature.

• The Prime Minister is selected by the President to lead the government.

• The Prime Minister is chosen by the majority in the parliament and represents the executive branch.

• The Prime Minister is elected separately from the parliament by the people.

In a presidential system, which of the following best describes the principle of checks and balances?

• The executive has full control over the legislative process.

• The executive and legislature work together to pass laws without restrictions.

• The branches of government are independent and can limit each other's powers to ensure no single branch becomes too powerful.

• The legislature has more power than the executive and judicial branches combined.

In a parliamentary system, which of the following accurately reflects the link between the executive and legislative branches?

• The executive and legislative branches are completely separate, with no influence over each other.

• The executive (Prime Minister) is chosen from and directly accountable to the legislature.

• The executive has no power over the legislative process.

• The legislature holds veto power over the executive’s decisions.

What is a key feature of the voting system in a presidential system of government?

• It is always based on proportional representation with coalitions.

• It tends to be majoritarian, where the winner receives the most votes, even if they don’t have an overall majority.

• It guarantees that no candidate wins unless they have 50% of the vote.

• It uses ranked-choice voting to determine the winner.

In a parliamentary system, how does the voting system generally affect the political landscape?

• It is majoritarian, which makes it easier for smaller parties to gain power.

• It uses proportional representation, allowing for smaller parties to have a greater influence through coalitions.

• It leads to single-party rule because voters can only choose one party.

• It ensures that only the largest party in the parliament can hold power.

In a presidential system, how does public opinion directly impact the election process?

• Public opinion has no impact on the election process; elections are determined by the legislature.

• Public opinion directly influences who becomes president, as the president is elected by the people.

• Public opinion affects only the selection of the Prime Minister, not the President.

• Public opinion does not influence elections since the president is appointed by parliament.

How does public opinion influence government decision-making in a parliamentary system?

• It directly influences the selection of the president, who holds executive powers.

• It plays a role in determining the party or coalition that holds a majority in parliament, thereby affecting the choice of the Prime Minister.

• It has no impact on government decisions since the Prime Minister is selected by the President.

• Public opinion has no influence in a parliamentary system, as the Prime Minister is a purely ceremonial figure.