Government and Democracy Quiz

In which form of government do citizens typically have no say in decision-making?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

Who typically leads the executive branch in a parliamentary democracy?

• Chancellor

• Prime Minister

• Senate

• Governor

In a parliamentary democracy, what is the term used for the body that makes laws?

• Senate

• Judiciary

• Parliament

• Cabinet

Grace lives in a country where the Prime Minister is called the Chancellor. Which country does she live in?

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Germany

• United States

Which of the following is a common feature of the political systems in Germany, United Kingdom, and Russia?

• Federal System

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Bicameral Legislature

• Direct Democracy

Grace lives in a country where she is able to vote for a representative to the legislative branch. This representative will then vote for the Prime Minister of their country. Which type of government is this an example of?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Autocracy

• Presidential Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

Who holds the ceremonial position as the head of state in the United Kingdom?

• Prime Minister

• Chancellor

• Monarch

• President

How do citizens participate in a democracy?

• They do not participate

• They have the right to vote

• They can elect judges to the courts

• They choose cabinet members

Which pair does NOT match?

• Germany---Bundestag

• United Kingdom---Senate

• Russia---State Duma

• United Kingdom---House of Lords

How do citizens participate in the government of Great Britain, Russia, and Germany?

• They are required to follow all laws established by the Judicial Branch.

• They are able to vote in national elections when they are 18 years old.

• The leaders of the countries are only given freedom of speech, press, and religion.

• The leaders are selected by the European Union.