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Which of these countries is most associated with restrictions on personal liberties?
a) Australia
b) Cuba
c) South Korea
d) USA

What is the difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy?
a) In a parliamentary, the head of government is a member of legislature.
b) President and Prime Minister are voted on directly by the people.
c) They both have just one leader with complete power.
d) There is only one political party in both.

In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government?
a) Autocractic
b) Parliamentary democracy
c) Command
d) Presidential democracy

Nearly all of Latin American governments use a presidential system of government. This means
a) the president's power cannot be stopped by the judicial branch.
b) an executive branch exists and has power separate from the legislature.
c) a president must work closely with the parliament who chooses him or her.
d) the executive branch is more powerful than the other branches of government.

How might the form of government affect the role of the citizen in Cuba?
a) Cuba has a dictatorship, which limits the voting rights of the citizens.
b) Cuba has a dictatorship, which allows for greater voting rights of the citizens.
c) Cuba has a federal-republican system, which limits the voting rights of the citizens.
d) Cuba has a federal-republican system, which allows for greater voting rights of the citizens.

Why is increased female participation in government MOST LIKELY a sign of democratization?
a) It shows that a country acknowledges the political superiority of women.
b) it demonstrates that a country is politically dominant over most other countries.
c) It suggests that a country is willing to let all citizens get involved in government.
d) It implies that a country is ideologically conservative in its approach to government.

How many political parties does Cuba have?
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four

What country is voting mandatory ages 18-70
a) USA
b) Brazil
c) Mexico
d) Cuba

Who is the Mexican head of state and head of government?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chancellor
d) Vice president

What statement would be said by the leader of a democracy?
a) Anyone who disagrees with the government will be put in jail.
b) I am wealthy, so I have political power.
c) My government has full control.
d) I am proud to serve as president of a country where everyone can participate in government.

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