Question

choose the answer
circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

1. in a (presidential, parliamentary) system, the legislative and executive branches are separate from each other.
2. the national government has all the power in a (unitary, federal) system.
3. the (executive, legislative) branch is the part of government that makes the laws.
4. in a (federal, confederate) system, independent countries come together with a common goal.
5. the (executive, legislative) branch is the part of government that carries out the laws.

true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write true or false in the blank.

1. in a parliamentary system, the chief executive is chosen by the legislative branch.
2. the president of great britain must follow parliaments rules and does not have any powers separate from parliament.
3. in a confederate system, independent countries come together because of a common goal.
4. the united states has a unitary form of government.
5. in a unitary system, the local governments have no power of their own.

Explanation:

1. In a presidential system, the legislative and executive branches are separate.
2. In a unitary system, the national government has all the power.
3. The legislative branch makes laws.
4. In a confederate system, independent countries come together for a common goal.
5. The executive branch carries out laws.
6. In a parliamentary system, the chief - executive is chosen by the legislative branch.
7. The UK is a parliamentary monarchy. The monarch's powers are highly limited and largely ceremonial, and they follow Parliament's rules.
8. A confederate system is an association of independent countries for a common goal.
9. The US has a federal form of government.
10. In a unitary system, local governments have limited power delegated by the central government, not no power at all.

Answer:

1. presidential
2. unitary
3. legislative
4. confederate
5. executive
6. true
7. true
8. true
9. false
10. false