Government

Question 0

Which 2 systems of government DO NOT share power between the central & state governments?

Answer 0

Unitary, Confederation

Question 1

In which system of government do states, cities, and counties have the least political power?

Answer 1

Unitary

Question 2

What are the 3 systems of government?

Answer 2

Unitary, Federal, Confederate

Question 3

How is the power divided in a federal system of government

Answer 3

Between the central government and local government

Question 4

Which type of government allows the citizens to have the greatest amount of political influence?

Answer 4

Democracy

Question 5

Describe “freedom of speech” in an Autocratic government:

Answer 5

there us none

Question 6

“Types of government” answers which key question?

Answer 6

Who rules and who participates

Question 7

Which leader has the MOST political power in a Parliamentary democracy?

Answer 7

Head of Government

Question 8

What are the 2 types of democratic governments?

Answer 8

Presidential and Parliamentary

Question 9

What SYSTEM of government does present day Germany have?

Answer 9

Federal

Question 10

Which country (that we studied) has a constitutional monarchy? What is a constitutional monarchy?

Answer 10

United Kingdom A government that has a constitution that allows a king or queen to be the official head of state, but elected officials run the government.

Question 11

Who is the leader of the United Kingdom’s government? (Hint: This person has most of the political power.) Who votes for them

Answer 11

The Prime Minister. The House of Commons votes for them.

Question 12

13. What type of government does Russia have?

Answer 12

Democracy

Question 13

14. Who is the real head of government in Germany? (Hint: This person has most of the political power.)

Answer 13

Chancellor

Question 14

15. What are the 2 chambers of Russia’s Parliament?

Answer 14

State Duma and Federation Council

Question 15

What is the common currency of the European Union?

Answer 15

Euro

Question 16

Why would a country choose to keep their own currency and not change to the Euro?

Answer 16

It would possibly decrease the value of things within their country, especially if their currency is worth more than the euro. Also, your currency is a part of your national identity.

Question 17

What is the purpose of the European Union?

Answer 17

For free trade, easy travel, working together for a peaceful and better Europe.

Question 18

Which countries (in Europe) are not part of the European Union?

Answer 18

Turkey, Switzerland, Russia, and Iceland

Question 19

Most of the countries in the European Union are located in which part of Europe (north, east, south, or west)?

Answer 19

West

Question 20

What are some benefits and disadvantages of joining the European Union?

Answer 20

Benefits: free trade, no travel restrictions, hopefully a better economy and peace. Disadvantages: if your economy was really good before joining it may hurt it to join since you all have to be on an even playing field, citizens may not feel as connected to their country anymore.