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L. Amer Government
Latin American Government Quiz and Test PREP
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |