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2018 L. Amer Govnt
Latin American Government Quiz and Test PREP
Question | Answer |
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Which country requires 18-70 year old's to vote? | Brazil |
Which country gives the citizens the least freedom? | Cuba |
How many political parties does Cuba have? | one; Cuban Communist Party |
How many years/term(s) can Cuba's "president" serve? | unlimited- also serves as first secretary of the Communist Party |
What type of government exists in Mexico? | presidential democracy |
What type of government exists in Brazil? | presidential democracy |
What type of government exists in Cuba? | dictatorship |
What is an autocracy? | a form of government that puts the power of the government in a single person |
How is a president similar to a prime minister? | they are both in charge of the military and the day-to-day operations of the country |
In a parliamentary democracy, who is the head of state? | the King or Queen |
In a parliamentary democracy, who is the chief executive? | the prime minister |
Which governments Mostly protect citizens' rights: Brazil, Cuba, Mexico? | Brazil and Mexico |
Which government DOES NOT protect citizens' rights: Brazil, Cuba, Mexico? | Cuba |
Which government would have the LEAST amount of citizen participation? Brazil, Cuba, Mexico | Cuba |
Which governments would have the MOST amount of citizen participation? Brazil, Cuba, Mexico | Brazil and Mexico |
What is a presidential democracy? | A government in which the executive branch exists separately from the legislature. |
What is a dictator? | A leader that has ALL the power and makes ALL the decisions |
Which system of government has a dictator? | Cuba |
What system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader? | parliamentary democracy |
What is the title of the leader in Brazil, Cuba and Mexico? | President |