In a parliamentary system, who typically serves as the head of government
The prime minister
The best way to describe democracy
Rule by the people/Power is in the People
Longest queen to live
Queen Elizabeth II
The type of government of Japan
Constitutional Monarchy
The main purpose of a constitution in a government system
To outline the basic principles and structure of government
The process by which people negotiate and compete in the process of making and executing shared or collective decisions
Politics
A government system where power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units
Federal system/Federalism
The seventh President of the Philippines. His administration was considered as one of the cleanest and most corruption-free in modern Philippine history
Ramon Magsaysay
What is the longest continuous monarchy in the world?
Japan
The highest law of the land in many countries
Constitution
What does the concept of "checks and balances" in government mean?
Different branches of government limit each other's power or check each branch's power to keep it balance.
The main purpose of holding elections in a democracy
To allow citizens to choose their representatives and leaders
One of the most successful generals of the French revolutionary armies
Napoleon Bonaparte
Give one country that has a parliamentary government, and one country that has presidential democracy
Parliamentary Government
Japan
United Kingdom
Presidential Democracy
Philippines
South Korea
In most democracies, who has the power to declare a law unconstitutional
The Judicial Branch
Main purpose of political parties in a democracy
To organize people with similar political views
Which of these is NOT typically considered a function of government?
A) Providing public services
B) Making laws
C) Enforcing laws
D) Determining what products businesses can sell
D) Determining what products businesses can sell
He established the first dictatorial government of the Philippines
Emilio Aguinaldo
The first constitutional democracy in Asia
Philippines
The two houses in the parliament of the United Kingdom
House of Lords
House of Commons
What is the power of a politician?
The power of a politician lies in their ability to influence, lead, and make decisions that affect the lives of individuals, communities, and nations.
Give 8 kinds of Government
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary
Direct Democracy
Federalism
Constitutional Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy
Dictatorship
Totalitarianism
Anarchy
Autocracy
Authoritarian
One of the known 20th century heads of the Chinese Nationalist government in Taiwan
Chiang Kai Shek
Provide one example of a country for each type of government: a. Democracy b. Monarchy c. Totalitarian. d. Direct Democracy
a. Philippines, US
b. UK, Japan
c. North Korea
d. Ancient Greece
Who has the power to create a bill?
Anyone can write it, but only members of Congress can introduce legislation