Democratic Government Systems in the US and UK

The video explains the two main democratic systems: the US presidential and the UK parliamentary systems. It covers the US electoral college, presidential powers, and the legislative and judicial branches. The UK system is detailed with its parliamentary structure, the role of the Prime Minister, and the monarch's influence. The video also discusses checks and balances, such as impeachment and no-confidence votes, and concludes with the global influence of these systems.

What are the two main systems of democratic government discussed in the video?

• Presidential and Parliamentary

• Monarchical and Dictatorial

• Federal and Unitary

• Communist and Socialist

How is the President of the United States elected?

• Through the electoral college system

• By a direct nationwide vote

• By the House of Representatives

• By the Senate

Which body confirms the U.S. President's cabinet appointments?

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The Electoral College

• The House of Representatives

In the UK, who becomes the Prime Minister?

• The monarch

• The Speaker of the House of Commons

• The leader of the opposition

• The leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons

What is the role of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament?

• To elect the Prime Minister

• To act as an unelected check on the House of Commons

• To appoint the monarch

• To pass all financial legislation

What is the main difference between the U.S. and UK legislative processes?

• The UK has an elected upper house

• The U.S. has a unicameral system

• The UK Prime Minister can declare war

• The U.S. President can veto bills

Who is the head of state in the United Kingdom?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Monarch

• The President

• The Prime Minister

What is the role of the U.S. President in the military?

• Secretary of Defense

• Senate Majority Leader

• Chief Justice

• Commander-in-Chief

How can a U.S. President be removed from office?

• By impeachment and conviction

• By a Supreme Court decision

• By losing a general election

• Through a no-confidence vote

What happens if the UK Prime Minister loses a no-confidence vote?

• They remain in office

• A general election is called

• The House of Lords takes over

• The monarch appoints a new Prime Minister