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1) Which of these factors best helps to explain why a strong navy and a large fleet of trading ships have been an important part of Great Britain's history?
A
its geographic location
B
its large population
C
its form of government
D
its type of climate
2) What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?
A
working
B
consuming goods
C
obeying laws
D
voting
3) Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties and the direct election of leaders?
A
constitutional monarchy
B
representative democracy
C
autocratic
D
republic
4) You live in a small country ruled by one man, who is also the head of the military. Which form of government best describes the government where you live?
A
democratic
B
parliamentary
C
autocratic
D
oligarchic
5) In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government?
A
communist
B
parliamentary democracy
C
dictatorship
D
presidential democracy
6) Which best describes how a parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy?
A
The legislature consists of two houses.
B
There are state as well as national governments.
C
There are usually two major political parties.
D
The head of the government is a member of the legislature.
7) The leader of the Parliament in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom is called the
A
speaker.
B
president.
C
prime minister.
D
chairman.
8) The leader of a country was chosen by the legislature. Which form of government is this?
A
autocratic
B
parliamentary
C
oligarchic
D
presidential
9) Which statement about the United Kingdom’s parliamentary system of government is correct?
A
The queen decides which laws Parliament will debate.
B
Members of both houses of Parliament are elected for life.
C
The prime minister is not directly chosen by voters.
D
Members of Parliament do not belong to political parties.
10) The main purpose of the European Union is to
A
Create a large standing army for use around the world.
B
Solve Europe’s environmental problems.
C
Strengthen the economic, political, and defense ties of member nations.
D
Require all European nations to adopt a command economy.
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