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What is a key difference between the constitutions of the USA and the UK?
What is a key difference between the constitutions of the USA and the UK?
- The UK has a federal system, while the USA has a unitary system.
- The USA has a codified constitution, while the UK has an uncodified constitution. (correct)
- The UK has a codified constitution, while the USA has an uncodified constitution.
- The USA has a presidential system, while the UK has a parliamentary system.
What is a limit on the President's power in the USA?
What is a limit on the President's power in the USA?
- The power of the Prime Minister.
- The influence of the media.
- The protection of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. (correct)
- The power of the legislative branch.
What is an example of a policy area where the President has limited power in the USA?
What is an example of a policy area where the President has limited power in the USA?
- Education policy.
- Foreign policy.
- Economic policy.
- Gun laws. (correct)
What is a key feature of the UK's executive branch?
What is a key feature of the UK's executive branch?
What did Boris Johnson do in 2019 that illustrates the power of the executive branch in the UK?
What did Boris Johnson do in 2019 that illustrates the power of the executive branch in the UK?
What is a key difference between the powers of the President in the USA and the Prime Minister in the UK?
What is a key difference between the powers of the President in the USA and the Prime Minister in the UK?
What is a key difference between the UK and US systems of government in terms of the head of the executive branch's power?
What is a key difference between the UK and US systems of government in terms of the head of the executive branch's power?
Why does the UK Prime Minister have more freedom in the decision-making process compared to the US President?
Why does the UK Prime Minister have more freedom in the decision-making process compared to the US President?
What is an example of the UK Prime Minister's power that is not available to the US President?
What is an example of the UK Prime Minister's power that is not available to the US President?
What is a result of the separation of powers in the US system of government?
What is a result of the separation of powers in the US system of government?
What is an example of a Presidential directive in the US?
What is an example of a Presidential directive in the US?
How does the UK Prime Minister exercise influence over Parliament?
How does the UK Prime Minister exercise influence over Parliament?
