Politics and Government

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Which country has the oldest written constitution still in effect?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. Switzerland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States Constitution was adopted in 1789 and is the oldest written constitution still in effect.

What is the head of state in a parliamentary republic?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Monarch

  4. Governor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a parliamentary republic, the head of state is typically a president, who is elected by the parliament or by the people.

Which country has a unicameral legislature?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. Germany


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Kingdom has a unicameral legislature, meaning that it has only one chamber of parliament.

What is the term for a government in which the executive and legislative branches are separate and independent?

  1. Presidential system

  2. Parliamentary system

  3. Monarchy

  4. Dictatorship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a presidential system, the executive and legislative branches are separate and independent, meaning that the president is not a member of the legislature.

Which country has a federal system of government?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has a federal system of government, meaning that power is divided between the federal government and the state governments.

What is the term for a government in which the military holds political power?

  1. Military dictatorship

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Plutocracy

  4. Theocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a military dictatorship, the military holds political power, often through a junta or a military leader.

Which country has a monarchy?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. Japan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Kingdom has a monarchy, with the monarch as the head of state.

What is the term for a government in which religious leaders hold political power?

  1. Theocracy

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Plutocracy

  4. Military dictatorship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a theocracy, religious leaders hold political power, often through a religious law or a religious leader.

Which country has a parliamentary system of government?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. China


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Kingdom has a parliamentary system of government, meaning that the prime minister is the head of government and is responsible to the parliament.

What is the term for a government in which a single party holds all political power?

  1. One-party state

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Plutocracy

  4. Military dictatorship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a one-party state, a single party holds all political power, often through a dictatorship or a totalitarian regime.

Which country has a bicameral legislature?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has a bicameral legislature, meaning that it has two chambers of parliament: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

What is the term for a government in which the people hold political power?

  1. Democracy

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Plutocracy

  4. Military dictatorship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a democracy, the people hold political power, often through elections or referendums.

Which country has a presidential system of government?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has a presidential system of government, meaning that the president is the head of government and is responsible to the people.

What is the term for a government in which a small group of wealthy individuals hold political power?

  1. Oligarchy

  2. Plutocracy

  3. Military dictatorship

  4. Theocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In an oligarchy, a small group of wealthy individuals hold political power, often through a hereditary or financial elite.

Which country has a multi-party system?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. China


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Kingdom has a multi-party system, meaning that there are multiple political parties that compete for power in elections.

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