Types of Government
What type of government does the United Kingdom have?
Parliamentary Democracy
Who is the main leader of the United Kingdom?
Prime Minister
At what age can citizens vote in Germany?
18 years old
How many houses are in the UK Parliament?
Two - House of Commons and House of Lords
In which country is the king or queen only a ceremonial head of state?
United Kingdom
What type of government does Russia have?
Presidential Democracy
Who is the main leader of Germany?
Chancellor
True or False: Citizens in Russia can vote for their president.
True
What is the German Parliament called?
Bundestag and Bundesrat
Who has more power in Russia, the president or the prime minister?
The President
What is the main difference between an autocracy and a democracy?
In an autocracy, one person has all the power, while in a democracy, power is shared among elected leaders and the people.
Who appoints the prime minister in Russia?
The President
True or False: Citizens in the UK must be 21 years old to vote.
False (they must be 18)
Which European country has a head of state called a chancellor?
Germany
In which type of democracy does the head of state typically have more power, parliamentary or presidential?
Presidential
Who chooses the German Chancellor?
The members of Parliament (Bundestag)
In Germany, what rights do citizens have when it comes to freedom of speech and assembly?
Citizens have the rights to freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly
Which type of democracy is used in both the UK and Germany?
Parliamentary Democracy
In Russia, who has the authority to issue orders and decrees without approval from Parliament?
The President
What restrictions might citizens face in Russia regarding freedom of speech?
Freedom of speech and press can be limited, and citizens who criticize the government may face consequences.
In Russia, who elects the members of the State Duma?
Citizens of Russia elect them
Which country allows citizens to elect their president directly: the UK, Germany, or Russia?
Russia