3 branches of government
How is called a legislature that has two chambers/houses?
Bicameral
Which system of government has the least separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches?
Parliamentary
Which statistical tool is the best to measure the overall development level of a country?
The Human Development Index
This country has the largest political party in the world, with over 95 million members.
China
Which American President never lived in the White House?
Clue: a teacher that loves U.S. history
George Washington
Although George Washington selected the site for the White House, he never lived there. The White House wasn’t completed until after his presidency.
What does the number 435 represent regarding the American government?
the number of representatives in the House of Representatives
In which system of government do we have a dual executive?
Semi-presidential (Prime Minister + President)
This measure calculates the total market value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year.
Gross Domestic Product
Over the past 10 years (2014-2024), this country has had 5 different heads of government.
United Kingdom
The U.S. Constitution is the shortest written national constitution still in use, with only ................. words.
Clue: find the clue next to the class of a teacher that loves numbers
4,400
The process by which the Supreme Court determine if a law is constitutional.
Judicial review
Which of the 3 systems of government is the most represented among democracies?
Semi-presidential
Which of our 6 countries ranks last in the political participation index?
Russia (2.2/10)
Which of our 6 countries does not have a written Constitution (uncodified)?
United Kingdom
Who is the woman who was president for only 85 minutes?
Clue: the office of an influential woman on campus
For about 85 minutes on November 19, 2021, Kamala Harris became the first woman to serve as acting President of the U.S. while Joe Biden underwent a medical procedure under anesthesia.
What are the conditions necessary to become President in the U.S. ?
At least 35 years old ; natural born citizen ; must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
A vote by parliament to remove a government (the prime minister and cabinet) from power
A vote of no confidence.
Which of our 6 countries ranks last in the press freedom index?
Iran (176/180)
With over 200 million people eligible to vote, this country is the largest democracy in its continent.
Nigeria
Which country was the first one to grant woman the right to vote and when was that?
Clue: a clue is hidden on the soccer field
New Zealand 1893
Which Supreme Court case gave it the right to check the constitutionality of laws?
Marbury vs Madison (1803)
In this system, the head of government can often remain in power as long as they maintain the confidence of the legislature and the executive.
Semi-presidential
What are the only two indicators seen in class where a higher number indicates a worst score?
The fragile states index
0 – least fragile
120 – most fragile
Gini index (1 = perfect inequality)
This country is the only one that has a strict no-reelection rule for presidents. After serving one term, ............. presidents are constitutionally barred from running again.
Mexico