Flashcard on Government Terms

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What type of government is controlled by laws that limit its power?

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Limited Government

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In which system do citizens vote directly on laws themselves?

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Direct Democracy

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The United States is an example of which system? Options: Parliamentary System, Limited Government, Presidential System

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Presidential System

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If citizens elect people to make laws for them, this is called:

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Representative Democracy

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The United Kingdom's government is an example of:

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Parliamentary System

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What type of democracy means "rule by the people"?

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Democracy

Front

When town citizens vote directly on whether to build a new school, this is an example of:

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Direct Democracy

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Which system has a Prime Minister chosen by parliament?

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Parliamentary System

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In which system are the executive and legislative branches separate?

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Presidential System

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When we elect senators to make laws for us, this is an example of:

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Representative Democracy