Forms of Government
This is the system or group of people that makes and enforces laws for a country.
Government
This branch runs the country and carries out laws.
Executive
This level of government manages national affairs.
Federal Government
The process of choosing leaders.
Election
The second largest party not in government is called the __________.
Opposition
A system where one person holds all power.
Autocracy
This branch makes laws.
Legislative
This level manages parish or community matters.
Local Government
The paper used to cast a vote.
The Prime Minister assigns these to ministers after elections.
Portfolios
A government controlled by a small group of powerful people.
Oligarchy
This branch interprets laws and ensures justice.
St. Kitts and Nevis is a __________ democracy.
Parliamentary
In first-past-the-post, the winner is the candidate who has what?
The most votes
One major role of the Opposition in Parliament.
Scrutinizing government / holding government accountable
Government by the people, where citizens choose leaders.
Democracy
The Prime Minister and Cabinet belong to this branch.
Executive Branch
The Governor-General represents this foreign monarch.
The KING (United Kingdom)
Manipulating constituency boundaries for political advantage.
Gerrymandering
During a mock election, votes should be cast in this way to ensure fairness.
Secret ballot
Name one strength and one weakness of democracy.
Strength: citizens have a voice.
Weakness: decision-making may be slow.
Judges and Magistrates belong to which branch?
Judicial Branch
The group that makes up Parliament includes MPs, Senators, and this officer who maintains order.
Speaker of National Assembly
Name the two types of gerrymandering.
Packing and cracking.
Name the four main steps of an election process.
Voter registration, voting, counting votes, forming government