European Government Systems

Which feature shows a country has a parliamentary democracy?

• The head of government is chosen by legislators

• The president is chosen by popular vote only

• A single ruler makes decisions without limits

• Citizens do not vote in any national elections

In a presidential democracy, how does the executive branch relate to the legislature?

• The executive is elected by legislators

• The executive shares all powers with the judiciary

• The executive serves for life without elections

• The executive acts independently from the legislature

In a command economy, how are the prices of goods and services determined?

• business owners

• the central government

• market forces of supply and demand

• independent agencies and independent regulators

In order to encourage trade between member countries, the European Union has

• required taxes on all imported goods.

• given loans to poorer countries.

• made English the official language.

• done away with tariffs on goods.

• done away with tariffs on exports.

The European Union was created specifically for what purpose?

• to defend against terrorism

• to encourage free trade

• to end hunger

• to prevent another world war

According to the chart, Germany is MOST likely to export which of these?

• steel

• clothing

• cars

• food

Which statement about literacy in Europe and Russia is most accurate?

• Most people in Russia cannot read

• No one in the European Union is illiterate

• All education in Europe is government funded

• Germany and the United Kingdom have similar literacy rates

Which of these countries uses an alphabet most unlike English?

• France

• Italy

• Russia

• Spain

The Torah contains the sacred writings of which religion?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Who is traditionally called the “Father of the Hebrews”?

• Moses

• Mohammad

• Abraham

• Jesus