Government/Country Flashcards
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What is the government
An agency that has the responsibility of managing and directing the affairs of a country
What are the functions of government
Creating employment
Generating revenue through the collection of taxes
The provision of social services
Defence of the country
What are the 3 branches of the separation of power
- Legislation
2.Judiciary
3.Executive
What does bicameral means
Consists of two chambers. The Senate[Upper House]
The house of representatives[Lower house]
What countries are unicameral
Guyana
Dominica
How many members of The Senate are there
16 government senators
6 opposition senators
9 independent senators
Whats the functions of parliament
- Makes laws
- Debates the national budget
- Discusses national issues
Why do countries have government
Governments establish and enforce laws to maintain order and to protect the citizens
What is a population
All the inhabitants of a particular place.
What is the population pyramid
A graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population.
What is a census
A survey that records the population of an area
What is birth/death rate
The number of live births/deaths per 1000 in a population over a given period, usually one year
What is mortality rate
A measure of the number of death in a specific population
Why is a population pyramid used
1.To analyze and understand the demographic characteristics of a population
2. To show the number of dependence
3. To compare the differences between male and female populations
What are the sources of population statistics
Government statistical offices
Records of religious institutions
Immigration and customs
What is population distribution
the way people are spread across a geographical area
What factors influence population density
Climate
Work opportunities
Living conditions
What is population density
The concentration of people within a particular area
How is population density calculated
Population/Area
What is net migration
The difference between immigration and emigration of people
Why should non renewable resources be conserved
1.To ensure future generations can use them
2. So that countries will be able to sustain their economies through the use of non renewable resources
What is the function of the executive
Enforcing laws and implementing government policies
What is the function of the judiciary
Ensuring justice and upholding the law
