Governments of Europe Study Guide

Complete the chart below with definitions, country examples, and a symbol to help you remember the different government terms. Key Term: Autocracy

• Definition: A system of government in which one person has all the power. Examples: North Korea, Saudi Arabia.

• Definition: A system of government in which citizens vote directly on laws. Examples: Switzerland, Ancient Athens.

• Definition: A system of government in which power is shared between a central government and states. Examples: United States, Canada.

• Definition: A system of government in which religious leaders control the government. Examples: Iran, Vatican City.

Complete the chart below with definitions, country examples, and a symbol to help you remember the different government terms. Key Term: Democracy

• Definition: A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. Examples: United States, Germany.

• Definition: A system of government in which a single ruler holds absolute power. Examples: North Korea, Saudi Arabia.

• Definition: A system of government in which religious leaders control the government. Examples: Iran, Vatican City.

• Definition: A system of government in which a small group of people have control. Examples: China, Russia.

Complete the chart below with definitions, country examples, and a symbol to help you remember the different government terms. Key Term: Presidential Democracy

• Definition: A form of government in which the executive branch is elected separately from the legislature. Examples: United States, Brazil.

• Definition: A form of government in which the monarch holds absolute power. Examples: Saudi Arabia, Brunei.

• Definition: A system where the legislature chooses the executive leader. Examples: United Kingdom, India.

• Definition: A government ruled by a single party, often with no opposition. Examples: China, North Korea.

Complete the chart below with definitions, country examples, and a symbol to help you remember the different government terms. Key Term: Parliamentary Democracy

• Definition: A form of government in which the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is directly accountable to the legislature (parliament). Examples: United Kingdom, Canada.

• Definition: A form of government in which the executive branch is completely separate from the legislature. Examples: United States, Brazil.

• Definition: A system where all power is held by a single ruler or party. Examples: North Korea, Saudi Arabia.

• Definition: A government where citizens vote directly on laws and policies. Examples: Switzerland, Ancient Athens.

Complete the chart below with definitions, country examples, and a symbol to help you remember the different government terms. Key Term: Constitutional Monarchy

• Definition: A system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. Examples: United Kingdom, Spain.

• Definition: A system of government in which all power is held by a single ruler with no constitutional limits. Examples: North Korea, Saudi Arabia.

• Definition: A system of government in which citizens directly participate in decision-making. Examples: Ancient Athens.

• Definition: A system of government in which religious leaders control the government. Examples: Iran.

Complete the chart below with definitions, country examples, and a symbol to help you remember the different government terms. Key Term: Chief Executive

• Definition: The person who holds the highest office in the executive branch of a government. Examples: President, Prime Minister.

• Definition: The person who makes laws in a country. Examples: Senator, Member of Parliament.

• Definition: The person who leads the judicial branch. Examples: Chief Justice, Magistrate.

• Definition: The person who manages the country's finances. Examples: Treasurer, Finance Minister.

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Complete the chart below with definitions, country examples, and a symbol to help you remember the different government terms. Key Term: Head of State

• Definition: The chief public representative of a country, such as a president or monarch, who may also be the head of government. Examples: Queen Elizabeth II, President of France.

• Definition: The person responsible for making laws in a country. Examples: Prime Minister of Canada, Chancellor of Germany.

• Definition: The official in charge of the country's military forces. Examples: General of the Army, Defense Minister.

• Definition: The leader of the largest political party in parliament. Examples: Speaker of the House, Majority Leader.

In the UK, the political party that has the largest number of members in the House of Commons chooses the Prime Minister.

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German’s chief executive is the President.

• True

• False

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A leader who represents the country at ceremonial events and official functions, but typically holds very little real power is called the Head of Government.

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