European Governments

Vocabulary flashcards covering government systems, leadership, selection methods, legislatures, and citizen freedoms for the United Kingdom, Federal Republic of Germany, and Russian Federation.

United Kingdom Government System

Parliamentary Democracy

United Kingdom Head of State

Monarch (king and Queen)

How does the UK choose the Head of State?

It’s hereditary (for monarch)

United Kingdom Legislature

Parliament

United Kingdom Role of Citizen & Freedoms

Many freedoms, can vote but not directly for chief executive

Germany Government System

Parliamentary Democracy

Germany’ Head of State

President

How does Germany select Leadership?

Both are selected by members of the legislature

Germany Legislature

Parliament

Germany Role of Citizen & Freedoms

Many freedoms, can vote but not directly for chief executive

Russia’s Government System

Presidential Democracy

Russia’s Head of State

The President- Holds the most power in the country.

Russia’s Chief Executive

The Prime Minister- runs the day to day activities; limited power.

Russian Legislature

Federal Assembly

Russia’s Role of Citizen & Freedoms

Citizens vote directly for leader; more freedoms since moving away from communism, however government still censors a lot

How does Russia elect the President?

Elected by popular vote

How does Russia elect the Prime Minister (Chief Executive)?

Appointed by president

United Kingdom’s Chief Executive

Prime Minister

How does the UK elect their Chief Executive (Prime Minister)?

The citizens elect the members of parliament and the parliament elects the leader

Germany’s Chief Executive

The Chancellor