Goverment and economics flashcard

Front

What is a key characteristic of an autocracy?

Back

One person is in charge.

Front

In a democracy, what are citizens allowed to do?

Back

Vote and have free speech.

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of a president?
Part of the legislature.
Head of state and government in the US.
Not voted on directly by citizens.
Majority party of the legislature.

Back

Head of state and government in the US.

Front

What is a characteristic of both a president and a prime minister?

Back

Head of military.

Front

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

Back

Executive

Front

I am the House of Parliament in the UK that is elected by the people. Who am I?

Back

House of Commons

Front

I am a king or queen. Who am I?

Back

Monarch

Front

I can lose my position of power in the UK any time I lose the support of the legislature. Who am I?

Back

Prime Minister

Front

I am the role of the citizen in which one person has unlimited power. What role of citizen does my country have?

Back

Autocracy

Front

In my system of government, the citizens show their power through voting. Which type of system am I?

Back

Democracy