Republic

The video explains the concept of a Republic, where power lies with the people and their representatives. It distinguishes between parliamentary and presidential Republics. In a parliamentary Republic, the head of government is separate from the head of state, who has ceremonial duties. In a presidential Republic, these roles are combined. Both types ensure that power ultimately rests with the people, who elect their representatives.

What is the fundamental principle of a Republic?

• Power is held by a monarch.

• Power is held by a single party.

• Power is held by the people and their representatives.

• Power is held by the military.

In a parliamentary Republic, to whom is the executive branch accountable?

• The head of state

• The legislative branch

• The military

• The judicial branch

How are the roles of head of state and head of government structured in a parliamentary Republic?

• The head of state is more powerful than the head of government.

• They are separate, with the head of state having ceremonial functions.

• The head of government is only a ceremonial figure.

• They are combined into one role.

What is a key characteristic of a presidential Republic?

• The legislative branch holds all the power.

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

• The head of state is a ceremonial figure.

• The head of state and head of government are separate roles.

In both parliamentary and presidential Republics, where does ultimate power rest?

• With the military

• With the legislative branch

• With the people

• With the head of state