The Cuban Government
True Or False:
Citizens play little to no role in the democracy of Cuba.
False:
Cuba does not have a democratic government
At what age are Brazilian citizens allowed to vote?
Brazilian citizens are allowed to vote at age 16, similar to Cuba.
Similar to the United States, Mexican citizens have to be at least ______ years old in order to vote.
Citizens inside of Mexico have to be at least 18 years old in order to vote.
In this country, citizens age 18 and older are REQUIRED to vote. Despite this, the government does not try to enforce this law. What country is being descibed here?
The country that is being described inside of this example is Mexico.
The leader has absolute authority and unlimited power, what government is being described here?
The government that is being described in this example is an autocratic government.
In other governments, ciitzens can elect representatives from many different political partires. However, in Cuba, there is only _____ political party.
There is only ONE political party inside of the government of Cuba.
What type of government system does the country of Brazil have?
Brazil has a presidential democracy as their government system.
Rather than serving as an option, voting is more of a _______ for Mexican Citizens.
Voting is more of a responsibility for Mexican citizens, rather than an option.
(Anything along the lines of a responsibility counts.)
Inside of this country, voting is mandatory for the citizens, and they are allowed to vote once they are 16. The citizens who don't vote may have to pay a small fine. What country is being described in this example?
The country that is being described inside of this example is Brazil.
Inside of this government, the president is the chief executive and he is on top of the government. Moreover, citizens are able to vote and have their own constitutional rights. What type of government is being described.
The type of government being described here is a Presidential Democracy.
What age do Cuban citizens have to be in order to vote?
Cuban citizens have to be 16 years old in order to vote.
With Brazil's government system, the president serves as both the head of state, and the ____________.
Inside of Brazil, the president serves as both the head of state, and the chief executive.
The President of Mexico serves as what two key roles inside of the government?
The Mexican president serves as the head of state, as well as the chief executive.
Inside of this country, there is a President who governs over it. However, they limit media, and decide to govern like a dictator with absolute authority. Which country is being described here?
The country that is being described in this example is Cuba.
Inside of this government, the president is leading. However, he governs JUST like a dictator and has absolute authority. What type of government is being described here?
The type of government that is being described here is a autocracy (Communist).
True or False:
Media can be influenced inside of Cuba, but it is lowly restricted in some areas.
False:
Cuban citizens have a highly restricted media system, and it is definitely NOT influenced.
Inside of Brazil, voting is said to be compulsory for citizens. What does the word compulsory mean when used in this context?
Inside of this context, the world compulsory means that it is mandatory for citizens to vote.
Even though Mexico's democracy provides many constitutionally protected rights, how do citizens still face violation of those rights inside of the country?
Many Mexican citizens can face prejudice and other things that oppose to them, even though Mexico has many constitutionally protected rights.
(Anything along the lines of this is correct.)
The country that is being described inside of this example is Brazil.
Inside of this government, citizens are given basic rights for the people, such as voting, speech, and religion. Additionally, there is a president that works with himself, and no one else. However, these rules are sometimes violated by the government. What government system is being described here?
The government system that is being described inside of this country is a presidential democracy.
Although Cuba is led by a president, just like Mexico and Brazil, how does the president influence Cuba's autocratic government?
The government influences Cuba's autocratic government by having unlimited power and authority, as well as governing like a dictator.
(Anything along lines of this is correct.)
Due to Brazil having freedom in their government, how are citizens more open and free whenever they do their mandatory votes?
Citizens are more open and free because they get to vote on both houses of the national legislature, as well as the President of Brazil.
(Anything along lines of this is correct.)
Inside of Mexico, citizens have many voting freedoms. For example, they can vote for the _________, and the __________.
Mexican citizens can vote for both houses of the legislature, as well as the president of the country.
Inside of this country, citizens are allowed to vote for the President, as well as both legislative houses. Citizens are required to vote once they turn 18. What country is being described here?
The country that is being described in this example is Mexico.
Inside of this country, the legislative and executive branch are completely separate. Also, the chief executive helps to write and pass laws with the legislature. What government system is being described?
The government system that is being described inside of this example is a parliamentary democracy.