Governments around the world Quiz

Parliaments, presidents and monarchs beyond the U.S. 10 multiple-choice questions with explanations.

Questions

Who is the head of state of the United Kingdom?
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The monarch. The UK is a constitutional monarchy; the prime minister heads the government.
The Bundestag is the national parliament of which country?
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Germany. Its members elect the German chancellor.
The Knesset is the parliament of which country?
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Israel. It has 120 members elected by proportional representation.
Which country's Fifth Republic has both a powerful elected president and a prime minister?
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France. This is called a semi-presidential system.
Which body proposes laws and runs the day-to-day work of the European Union?
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The European Commission. The Commission is the EU's executive branch.
Which country is the world's largest democracy by population?
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India. India's national elections involve over 900 million eligible voters.
Switzerland is known for frequent use of…
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National referendums and direct democracy. Swiss voters decide several national referendums every year.
Who heads the government in Canada?
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The prime minister. The governor general represents the monarch as head of state.
Which party has ruled the People's Republic of China since 1949?
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The Chinese Communist Party. China is a one-party state.
What is Japan's national legislature called?
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The Diet. The National Diet has two houses.