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Government REVIEW
Georgia Milestones
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech? | autocratic |
| In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government? | parliamentary democracy |
| How has the European Economic Community/European Union been a benefit to the countries that have joined it? | The exchange of goods among the members has become easier. |
| What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government? | voting |
| Australia's government power is divided between one central and several regional authorities. Name the type of government. | Federal |
| Mexico has a president who is elected by the people. The powers of the central government are restricted and regional authorities retain a degree of self-government. Ultimate power rests with the voters who choose their governmental representatives. | Federal Republic |
| Russia has a type of government in which power is formally divided between one central authority and several regional authorities. Name the type of government. | Federation |
| The European Union (EU) was established in the 1990s. Which of the following is a goal of the EU? | to create a single European currency |
| Which best describes how a parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy? | The head of the government is a member of the legislature. |
| The leader of the Parliament in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom is called the | prime minister. |
| Cuba has a type of government in which the ruler has absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution, laws, or the citizens. Name the type of government | Dictatorship |
| Most democracies have a government with three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In Canada, the executive branch is the | Parliament |