Foundations of Government A Game

In a democracy, power can be shared in a variety of ways. When the central government has more power than the local government, it is____________. In a democracy, power can be shared in a variety of ways. When the central government has more power than the local government, it is____________.

UNITARY

Freedom of speech, religion, and assembly are examples of ____________. Freedom of speech, religion, and assembly are examples of ____________.

PERSONAL FREEDOMS

The __________ is elected by the members of Parliament. He/She chooses the cabinet members and is the leader of the government. The __________ is elected by the members of Parliament. He/She chooses the cabinet members and is the leader of the government.

PRIME MINISTER

In the Russian Federation the citizens have the right to… In the Russian Federation the citizens have the right to… Elect the chancellor Elect the chancellor Elect the President Elect the President Elect the federal convention Elect the federal convention Elect the prime minister Elect the prime minister

ELECT THE PRESIDENT

What country is being described by the following words: president, chancellor, Federal Assembly (Bundestag), and Federal Council (Bundesrat)? What country is being described by the following words: president, chancellor, Federal Assembly (Bundestag), and Federal Council (Bundesrat)?

GERMANY

In Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom citizens have the right to vote for the elected officials. What is this called?

SUFFRAGE

When a government is set up so that the local or state government has most of the power, it is a(n) ______________ When a government is set up so that the local or state government has most of the power, it is a(n) ______________

CONFEDERATION

Sometimes countries compromise some of their own affairs to work together on goals that they all share. In Europe, this supranational cooperation is called the __________. Sometimes countries compromise some of their own affairs to work together on goals that they all share. In Europe, this supranational cooperation is called the __________.

European Union

The ceremonial head of state of the United Kingdom is currently the Queen of England. She is a _________. The ceremonial head of state of the United Kingdom is currently the Queen of England. She is a _________.

MONARCH

The members of the cabinet advise the leader(s) of the country that they represent. What branch of government is the cabinet part of in these countries? The members of the cabinet advise the leader(s) of the country that they represent. What branch of government is the cabinet part of in these countries?

EXECUTIVE

Germany’s government today is best described as a __________. Germany’s government today is best described as a __________.

REPUBLIC WITH PRESIDENT AND CHANCELLOR

In ancient times, some people were more powerful than others. They were usually called aristocrats or nobles. A government in which a few people, such as a dominant clan or clique, have the power is called a(n) ___________. In ancient times, some people were more powerful than others. They were usually called aristocrats or nobles. A government in which a few people, such as a dominant clan or clique, have the power is called a(n) ___________.

OLIGARCHY

All of the following are considered forms of governments except ________. All of the following are considered forms of governments except ________. Democracy Democracy Autocracy Autocracy Oligarchy Oligarchy Contrarchy Contrarchy

CONTRARCHY

A government controlled by a single person who has unlimited power is a(n)___________. A government controlled by a single person who has unlimited power is a(n)___________.

AUTOCRACY

Ultimately, ancient Athens used a system where the government was ruled by the people. What type of government is being represented? Ultimately, ancient Athens used a system where the government was ruled by the people. What type of government is being represented?

DEMOCRACY

This country is governed by the Parliament members. Additionally, they have a king or queen that is only used for ceremonial value. Which country is represented in this manner? This country is governed by the Parliament members. Additionally, they have a king or queen that is only used for ceremonial value. Which country is represented in this manner?

UNITED KINGDOM

The government system that is characterized by major citizen participation or rule by many is a(n)_________. The government system that is characterized by major citizen participation or rule by many is a(n)_________.

DEMOCRACY

All three of the governments that we studied have 3 branches of government. They are_______________. All three of the governments that we studied have 3 branches of government. They are_______________.

LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, and JUDICIAL

Countries with different branches of governments want to make sure that the branches do not abuse their power. What system has been put in place to oversee the branches? Countries with different branches of governments want to make sure that the branches do not abuse their power. What system has been put in place to oversee the branches?

CHECKS and BALANCES

A decision needs to be made about the building of a new airport in the imaginary country of Dutchtown. The local and national government share the decision- making power. This is an example of _____________ decision-making. A decision needs to be made about the building of a new airport in the imaginary country of Dutchtown. The local and national government share the decision- making power. This is an example of _____________ decision-making.

FEDERAL

There are three main reasons why the EU was established. List the reasons. There are three main reasons why the EU was established. List the reasons.

CULTURAL COOPERATION POLITICAL COOPERATION ECONOMIC COOPERATION

The official name of the United Kingdom is ____________________ The official name of the United Kingdom is ____________________

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND

The official currency of the EU is the Euro. Which of the three countries that we’ve been studying does not use it as their currency? The official currency of the EU is the Euro. Which of the three countries that we’ve been studying does not use it as their currency?

UNITED KINGDOM

The European Union began with the development of a defense organization defense organization plural society plural society common market common market consumer class consumer class

common market

In a parliamentary democracy, the chief executive is elected by the ___________. In a parliamentary democracy, the chief executive is elected by the ___________.

legislative branch legislative branch (often called parliament) (often called parliament)

In a presidential democracy, the chief executive is elected by the ____________. In a presidential democracy, the chief executive is elected by the ____________.

people people