What is the most powerful branch of government in Russia?
The executive branch
100
Instead of a written Constitution the UK has the...
...Constitution of the Crown
100
Is the Mexican legislature unicameral or bicameral?
Bicameral
100
Define unitary system.
A government system in which power is held by the national government, and is not shared with the states.
100
If a country has regional, ethnic, or religious divides it is often best for them to have what system type?
Confederal
200
What is the largest political cleavage in Russia?
Nationality
200
What is the purpose of Question Hour?
To hold the Government accountable
200
In the past Mexico had limited religious influence by...
... not allowing priests to vote
200
Describe a command economy
The government controls wages, prices, production, etc.
200
If a country is deeply religious the best government for them might be...
Theocracy
300
The Constitutional Court has the power to...
Challenge the constitutionality of laws and presidential decrees
300
What does the Speaker of the House do?
Oversees debates in the House of Commons
300
What is the dominant religion in Mexico?
Catholic
300
Communist countries place more value on...
Economic equality
300
What is the difference between presidential and parliamentary democracy?
Presidential - based on the 3 branches of government
Parliamentary - the party with the greatest representation in the legislature forms the government
400
Who was the first elected leader of Russia?
Boris Yeltsin
400
What word best describes the UK's political history?
Gradualism
400
Which group is most likely to support PAN?
Business Owners
400
What is rational legitimacy based on?
A system of fair law and procedures
400
What is the difference between a command economy and a market economy?
Command - government control
Market - citizen control
500
The idea that Russians want a strong government to protect them is called...
Statism
500
What is the political culture of the UK?
Almost all citizens respect their democracy
500
According to the Constitution of 1917 Mexico has what type of government?
Presidental democracy
500
Define political regime
The enduring practices that exists from government to government
500
If a country has just had a natural disaster that was wiped them out, which kind of government could they establish?