Government

In a democracy, how do leaders get their power?

• They are chosen by the king or queen

• They inherit it from their parents

• They are elected by the people

• They take control by force

What does the judicial branch do?

• Creates new laws

• Interprets and explains laws

• Votes for the president

• Collects taxes

What type of government does Cuba have?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

How many branches of government does the United States have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is one way Cuba’s government is different from the United States’ government?

• Cuba has three branches of government

• Cuba’s leader is elected in a fair election

• Cuba has only one leader who controls everything

• Cuba allows its people to make their own laws

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

Who is the leader of the executive branch in the U.S.?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Vice President

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Military branch

How does a dictator usually come to power?

What is one important feature of a democracy?

• Citizens have no rights

• The leader is chosen by the people

• One person has complete control

• The military decides the laws