Semester 1 Review

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What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

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A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.

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Which describes a presidential democracy?

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People vote directly for a leader.

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Which describes a parliamentary democracy type of government? Options: People vote directly for a leader. People vote for the Parliament (legislature) who then choose a prime minister. People have to listen to the queen. One person is in control.

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People vote for the Parliament (legislature) who then choose a prime minister.

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Who do citizens vote for in a Parliamentary Democracy?

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the legislature only

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The symbolic leader of parliamentary governments who often has no real power.

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head of state

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In which type of democracy do citizens elect members of parliament who then chooses a prime minister as chief executive?

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parliamentary

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Where do most people live in Germany?

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in urban areas near the Rhine River

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Which of the following countries has a very cold climate because of its location near the Arctic Ocean?
Italy, United Kingdom, Germany

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Russia

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Which of the following are considered Romance languages? Options: English, German, Swedish, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Russian, French, English

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French, Italian, Spanish

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This language family is spoken in Russia and other eastern European countries.

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Slavic