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How frequently are presidential elections held in the United States?
every 4 years
How many Senators are in the United States?
100
What is an incumbent?
someone who currently holds a position in government
Who is the current president of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
Who is the Chief Executive in the United Kingdom?
Prime Minister
Who formally established the Russian Empire?
Peter the Great
Who holds the true legislative power in the United Kingdom?
House of Commons
How frequently are national elections held in the United States?
every 2 years
An economy where most goods and services are offered by private companies.
market economy
An economy where the government owns all the goods and services.
command economy
Who built the Soviet Union into a major industrial and military power?
Joseph Stalin
Who is the head of state in the United Kingdom?
the reigning monarch
What is the main source of in-county income for most counties in the U.S.?
property taxes
Who actually elects the president of the United States?
The Electoral College
All motor vehicles need to be registered with who?
state government
What was the first Soviet Bloc country to fall?
East Germany
What year was the People's Republic of China born?
1949
Where did the defeated nationalist flee to following the Chinese Civil War?
Taiwan
In this form of government, the people vote for representative who rule the state.
Republic
What was the first attempt to set up a government in the United States?
Articles of Confederation
How can a Russian presidential veto be overridden?
2/3 majority in both houses
Who works on legislative issues year-round in China?
National People's Congress
Who makes the party's day-to-day decisions in China?
Secretariat
What is it called when the state itself gives counties the power to carry out duties and provide services?
Dillion's Rule
How many members are in the House of Representatives in the United States?
435