6SW421 Article 4: Government & Citizen Participation in Guatemala

Last Name, First Name

What type of government does Guatemala have?

• Monarchy
• Democratic Republic
• Dictatorship
• Communist State

Who serves as both the head of state and head of government in Guatemala?

• The Prime Minister
• The President
• The National Congress
• The Supreme Court

What is the role of the National Congress in Guatemala?

• To create laws
• To enforce laws
• To interpret laws
• To elect the president

Why is citizen participation in elections important in Guatemala?

• It allows citizens to choose their leaders
• It increases government spending
• It reduces the number of schools
• It limits healthcare access

What is one challenge Guatemala faces regarding citizen engagement?

• Too many citizens voting
• Ensuring equal access to participation
• High levels of education
• Strong representation in government

What area is NOT mentioned as a focus for the Guatemalan government?

• Education
• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Military

What efforts has the Guatemalan government made to improve education?

• Increasing taxes
• Building more schools in remote areas
• Decreasing school hours
• Limiting teacher training

How does the Guatemalan government aim to improve healthcare?

• By reducing the number of hospitals
• By expanding healthcare services to communities
• By increasing healthcare costs
• By privatizing all healthcare

What is a key focus of infrastructure development projects in Guatemala?

• Improving urban areas only
• Providing better transportation and utilities to rural regions
• Building luxury hotels
• Increasing government salaries