AP Comp gov 2b unit test

_____ systems, such as the UK combine the ____ and _____ functions, which allows the national _____ to select and remove the head of gov and cabinet

_____ systems, such as the UK combine the ____ and _____ functions, which allows the national _____ to select and remove the head of gov and cabinet

Parliamentary, lawmaking, executive, legislature

Identify the head of state in the UK (title and current holder) and their role

King Charle III, ceremonial leader, formally appoints prime minister

Identity the head of gov (title and current holder) and at least 3 of their primary powers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak call elections, sets the foreign policy agenda, and serves as de facto commander in chief and chief executive over the civil service

2-3 sentences Explain advantages to policymaking in a parliamentary system compared to a presidential system

fewer institutional obstacles in a parliamentary system since executive and legislative branches are fused, whereas presidential systems have divided branch powers (explain this)

Compare the process to selecting the head of government in a parliamentary system to a presidential system

In a parliamentary system, voters vote for the MP’s and the majority party selects the Prime Minister who serves as head of government. In a presidential system the people directly elect the President.

Identify at least 3 checks on the executive branch in a parliamentary system

censure cabinet ministers, refuse to pass executive proposed legislation, question the executive and cabinet ministers, and impose time deadlines on calling new elections.

Identify and describe the process by which the head of government can be removed in a parliamentary system

vote of no confidence- parliament votes to keep or remove the current PM

What are the term limits for the Prime Minister in the UK

None

Is the UK Bicameral or Unicameral? Describe the legislature in the UK (roles and selection of each house)

Bicameral; House of Commons is lower house but has real power, members are directly elected; House of Lord is upper house but can only review and delay legislation and make suggestions, members are appointed or hereditary

Between the UK and Russia, which Judiciary has the constitutional power of judicial review

Russia

Between the UK and Russia, which Judiciary has more of an important role in protecting civil rights and liberties and the rule of law

UK

Between the UK and Russia, which Judiciary is used to target the opposition

Russia

Between the UK and Russia, which legislature has the power of impeachment

Russia

______ systems, such as Russia, feature separate popular elections for the president and for the national legislature, allowing the president to nominate a ____. Members of the cabinet are held accountable by both the ____ and _____

semi-presidential, prime minister, president, legislature

Who is the head of state of Russia (name and title)

President Vladimir Putin

Who is the head of government of Russia (title only)? What is their main role

Prime Minister, Head of civil service

Identify 2 powers that the President of Russia has that make him more powerful than the President of Nigeria

Rule by Decree & Dismissing Governors

Identify the term limits for the President of Russia

Max 2 terms of 6 years each, starting over in 2024

Why is Russia’s legislature Bicameral

Federalism

What is the name of Russia’s legislature? Identify the 2 houses and how members are selected

Federal Assembly; Upper House- Federation Council= appointed by Governors; Lower House- Duma= directly elected