European Government Quiz

Drag the descriptions to the correct part of the diagram.

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b

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Both are democracies

People choose legislature, but not the h

People choose legislature and the head o

​ (a)   : main, largest, or most popular

​ (b)   : a type of government in which the people rule either directly or though some of elected officials

​ (c)   a body or group of elected officials who make, change, or repeal the laws & government

​ (d)   : a common name of the legislature in a parliamentary democracy

• Predominant
• Democracy
• Legislature
• Parliament
• Presidential
• Election
• President

Which are the main forms of government?

• Communism and Democracy

• Parliamentary and Presidential

• Presidential and Union

• Socialism and Democracy

Which is the best description of a parliamentary democracy?

• A government that owns everything

• The citizens elect the legislature and head of government

• The citizens elect the legislators, but not the head of government

• The government is operated by one person who is in complete control

Who chooses the head of government in a parliamentary democracy?

• The citizens

• The King

• The neighboring country

• The legislators

Which is a benefit of a parliamentary democracy?

• Checks and balances are created through the chain of command

• A king rules the people

• A neighboring country can step in

• The dictator can choose the government

Which is the best description of a presidential democracy?

• A dictator picks the government

• The citizens pick the King

• The people elect the president as well as the legislators

• The citizens rule everything without any government

What is the head of government called in the United Kingdom?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Chancellor

What is the head of government called in Russia?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Chancellor

What is the head of government called in Germany?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Chancellor