SSCG1c

SSCG1c

9th Grade

9 Qs

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SSCG1c

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes how the executive is chosen in a presidential government?

The executive is chosen by the legislature.

The executive is chosen by the people.

The executive is chosen by the majority party in Parliament.

The executive is chosen by the cabinet.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a parliamentary system, who typically makes up the executive branch?

The president and vice president

The chief justice and cabinet

The prime minister and cabinet members

The governor and legislature

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is given as the best example of a presidential government in the text?

United Kingdom

Canada

United States

Australia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens in a parliamentary system if the prime minister loses the support of the majority of Parliament?

The president takes over

The prime minister and cabinet must resign

The government is dissolved permanently

The executive is chosen by the people

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key difference between presidential and parliamentary systems?

Only presidential systems have a cabinet

In presidential systems, the executive and legislative branches are separate

In parliamentary systems, the executive is elected every four years

Only parliamentary systems have a president

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a parliamentary system, how long do the executive and cabinet remain in power?

For a fixed term of four years

As long as their policies have the support of the majority of Parliament

Until the next presidential election

For life

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "vote of no confidence" in a parliamentary system?

A vote to elect a new president

A vote to dissolve the legislature

A vote where Parliament withdraws support from the prime minister and cabinet

A vote to change the constitution

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true about the majority of governmental systems in the world today?

Most are presidential systems

Most are parliamentary systems

Most have no executive branch

Most are monarchies

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the executive and legislative branches considered co-equal in a presidential system?

They are both chosen by Parliament

They share the same powers and responsibilities

They are independent from one another and have separate powers

The president is also the head of the legislature