Government of Latin America Study Guide

Government of Latin America Study Guide

6th Grade

15 Qs

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Government of Latin America Study Guide

Government of Latin America Study Guide

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Yolanda Spencer

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a parliamentary system of government?

A government where elected leaders choose the prime minister

A parliamentary system is a type of dictatorship where the military controls the government.
In a parliamentary system, the president is the head of government and has no legislative role.
A parliamentary system is a form of monarchy where the king holds all power.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a presidential system of government?

In a presidential system, the president is appointed by the legislature.

A presidential system of government is a system where the president is the elected head of state and government, citizens elect the president.

A presidential system is where the prime minister is the head of state.
A presidential system has no separation of powers between branches of government.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a autocracy?

A system where citizens vote on every decision.
A government led by a council of elected officials.
A type of democracy where power is shared equally.

An autocracy is a government where one person or a small group holds absolute power. (one person)

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a parliamentary democracy, who directly elects the country's chief executive?

The elected legislators

Local councils select the chief executive.
The judiciary appoints the chief executive.
The president is elected by the public.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do autocratic countries like Cuba hold elections when presidents are chosen, not elected ?

Elections are a requirement by international law.

To make it appear MORE democratic

They hold elections to promote democratic values.
They hold elections to distract from economic issues.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the governments of Cuba and Mexico?

Cuba is a multi-party democracy, while Mexico is a one-party socialist state.
Both Cuba and Mexico are one-party states.
Cuba is a one-party socialist state, while Mexico is a multi-party democracy.
Cuba has a parliamentary system, while Mexico has a presidential system.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the autocracy in Cuba make citizens unhappy?

The government provides unlimited access to international travel for everyone.
Cuban citizens enjoy complete freedom of speech and expression.

They can only elect legislators from the Cuban Communist Party, so there is no real representation of their views.

The autocracy in Cuba promotes economic prosperity for all citizens.

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