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100

Define communist dictatorship regarding political parties and the economy?

Controlled by a single political party with government control of the economy.

100

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch

The President

100

What does the Judicial Branch do?

Interpret the laws.

100

Who is recognized as the official Head of State in Canada?

The British Monarch (King or Queen)

100

Which country's system served as the original model for Canada's government?

Great Britain

200

How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

 2 years

200

What does the Executive Branch do?

Enforce/execute the laws

200

How old does a person need to be to be President?

35 years old

200

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

435

200
What branch of government has the most power in Cuba?

The Executive Branch

300

How many members are in the Senate?

The Senate is composed of 100 Senators, 2 for each state.

300

Which branch can declare war?

Legislative Branch

300

Highest court in the land

Supreme Court

300

What is the legislative branch of Canada's government called?

Parliament

300

What type of Government does Cuba use?

Communist Dictatorship

400

What does the Legislative Branch do?

The Legislative Branch makes all laws

400

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

9

400

What are the President's advisors called?

Cabinet

400

Name the two houses in the Canadian Parliament.

The House of Commons and the Senate.

400

What is the title of the leader of the Communist Party and Executive Branch in Cuba?

First Secretary.

500

What are the two houses in the United States Congress?

The House of Representatives and the Senate.

500

What is the term length of a Senator?

6 years

500

How many times can you be President?

2

500

How is the Primer Minister of Canada chosen?

By the political party with the most representatives in the House of Commons.

500

What is the term for the US President's power to refuse to sign a law created by Congress?

Veto

600
When the President uses military force what role are they performing?

Command-in-Chief

600

What three roles/groups make up the Executive Branch of the US Government

The President, The VP, and the Cabinet

600

What is the purpose of the 'checks and balances' system in the United States?

To ensure no single branch gains more power than the others and that decisions are constitutional.

600

Under what circumstance must a Canadian Prime Minister call for new elections?

If they lose the support of the majority of members in Parliament.

600

What is the minimum age of a Supreme Court Justice?

It is not specified in the Constitution