World Governments Reveiw

Harald V ascended the throne following his father's death. Power is divided between the three branches of government. Norway has elections for parliament -- the legislative branch -- called the Storting. What type of government or government blend is this?

A country has a leader that has been in power for over 40 years. The leader has complete control over the government. Elections take place, but they are often fixed. People who express their views are usually sent to prison or killed for speaking out. What type of government or government blend is this?

A country where national elections are held and a leader is elected by the people to be their voice in government. The leader is only allowed to serve for a specific number of years. Members of the legislative branch are also elected and the people’s rights and liberties are guaranteed by law. What type of government or government blend is this?

You recently read a news post on the current Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. He is the eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. He announced that he supports sharia penalties on those who break the law. Sharia law is religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition. With the help of his religious clerics, their interpretation helps the sultan run his government. What type of government or government blend is this?

When you turn 18 you will get to vote for your state representative to be your voice in Congress. Your representative will work for you to pass laws that you support. If your candidate wins the election, you will be part of the majority of the citizens who will be happy with what your representative will do in the legislative branch. Identify the government or government blend.

It is Election Day! The Queen continues to support all acts of Parliament and the making of laws for the citizens to have a say in. You have finally reached the age where you can vote for the members of Parliament (your legislative branch). You have clear favorites you are hoping to win the election because you know they share the same values and opinions as you do. Identify the government or government blends.

The President of your country has decided that a national curfew for 9:00PM be put in effect for all citizens. He tells the people it is for their own good and to keep them safe. If caught out after curfew, you could be arrested and put in jail. Identify the government or government blend.

Which type of government is often blended with other forms of government as it cannot stand alone?

A government system that has a leader who inherits the position by bloodline but relies on religious clerics to help make decisions is an example of...

In Iran, the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has the final say on major policy decisions, either directly or through a network of groups appointed by him. He also serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. According to its constitution, its laws and regulations must be based on Islamic law. Identify the government or government blend that is found in Iran.

In Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf is the head of state and has limited powers — mainly ceremonial. He ascended (rose up) to the royal throne upon the death of his grandfather in 1973. Legislative (law-making) decisions are made by the Riksdag, a group of 349 members who are elected by the people to a four year term. The Prime Minister is head of government and is appointed by the Riksdag. Identify the government or government blend that is found in Sweden.

A government where total power and the threat of force is how the leader runs the country....

The nation’s President has issued an order shutting down all newspapers critical of his policies.  There will now be only one newspaper available. This newspaper is owned by members of the President’s family, What type of government is represented?

When a country has no government as a result of civil war or the current government being ousted, a country would be considered in a state of.....

Felipe Juan Pablo Alfonso de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Grecia is the King of Spain.  He is son to the former King Juan Carlos and took over when his father stepped down. According to the Spanish Constitution, one of the King's primary roles is to promote positive relations with Spain's allies like the United States and the UK.    Spain also has a legislative and judicial branch that address laws in the country. The legislative branch consists of two houses which are made up of appointed and elected positions. What type of government is represented?