Parliamentary vs. Presidential Democracy Explained

The president is elected by a direct vote of the people/citizens.

• False

• True

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 500

Using your book, which amendment limits the president to two terms in office?

• 20th

• 25th

• 12th

• 22nd

Is the Prime Minister a member of Parliament?

• Yes

• No

1. How many Cabinet positions are there?

 

• 12

• 15

• 20

• 25

2. The __________ nominates all Cabinet positions; they are approved by the ___________.

• Secretary, Jundges

• Congress, President

• President, Congress

A bill reaches the president if it passes  ______ house(s)of Congress

• one

• both

The Supreme Court is know as the Court of _____________.

• Kings

• Life terms

• Last appeal 

• Smarties

In a presidential system, the president is both the Head of Government and Head of State.

• True

• False

As Commander in Chief, can the president declare war?

• No

• Yes