Exam 7: Parliamentary Democracy: Pros and Cons of Perishable Governments

France has more political parties, representing a wider range of interests, than the United States.

In______ Japan, is the head of state, but only the can make laws.

In Germany, who is considered the most important government official?

Japan is a perfect example of what Aristotle would call a "mixed regime."

Unlike U.S. Senators and Representatives, what key power does the U.S. President possess?

The U.S. Congress and British Parliament both have all of these powers in common EXCEPT the ability to

What element of the Israeli and British parliamentary systems distinguishes them from most other parliamentary democracies?

Unlike that of France and Britain, the upper house of the German legislative branch is more powerful than the lower house.

Which of the following is a good example of representative democracy at its best?

Which country adopted a new constitution and parliamentary system of government, as part of a post World War II agreement?

Japan has successfully blended Western political forms and Japanese political culture.

What makes Britain a model of what Aristotle called a mixed regime?

The two German legislative units are the Bundestag and the .

With 70 percent of its 1.1 billion population still living in small villages, which of the following is the best description of India today?

The German federal system has stronger regional government than the United States, as the Länder have more power and receive a larger portion of taxes than American states.

A British Prime Minister's job depends solely on his/her ability to maintain the economy.

What is the term used for the protracted Palestinian uprising against the Israelis?

France's first three tries at a republican government ended in a dictatorship.

It is possible for the House of Lords to thwart legislation passed in the House of Commons.

Which statement about India is FALSE?