How do different systems of government compare?

Citizenship

How do others govern?

To win a general election, you need to get how many seats to gain a majority?

Elections are fair and free and basic rights are honoured, but may have issues (e.g. media freedom is sometimes restricted and censored). What is this an example of?

Which Parliament can decide on 'reserved matters'?

The body that makes laws in the UK. It is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords and the Monarch (Queen or King)

The individuals who have been elected to run the state, led by the Prime Minister (PM) in the UK.

The set of formal legal institutions that make up  a “government” or a “state.”

Which word best describes the 'Government'?

Governor of the People’s Republic of China.

President of the People’s Republic of China.

Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China.

Government control of the press and radio

Multiple parties for people to choose between in an election

Opposition parties, associations and organisations are banned

Which of these is a feature of democracy?

Little opportunity to speak against those in power

Your representatives will listen to your views

Which of these is a feature of a non-democratic country?

What type of Government is this? "It  uses power to enforce strict obedience to its policies and practises."

With too many people’s opinions it can take time to make decisions.

Which of these is a positive of living in a democracy

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