European Union Government Systems Quiz
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In the European Union, which member state follows a presidential form of government?

  • France
  • Cyprus (correct)
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • What role does the head of state play in a parliamentary system?

  • Preserving the constitution (correct)
  • Drafting legislation
  • Overseeing the judiciary
  • Leading the executive branch
  • What distinguishes a presidential form of government from a parliamentary form?

  • The president is elected independently from the legislature (correct)
  • The government must have the confidence of at least one representative body
  • The head of state plays a ceremonial role
  • The parliament appoints the president
  • What is a challenge specific to presidential systems like that of the United States?

    <p>Fixed term of only four years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature distinguishes a semi-presidential form of government from pure parliamentary or presidential systems?

    <p>Combines elements of both parliamentary and presidential models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of a prime-ministerial form of government?

    <p>Resolution of disagreements through calling elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the directorial form of government in Switzerland aim to maintain unity?

    <p>By having multiple heads of state exercising their powers jointly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the direct election of the prime minister in a prime-ministerial form different from other systems?

    <p>The election is held between different political parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial in determining the choice of governmental system according to the text?

    <p>Historical, cultural, and political factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a directorial form of government like in Switzerland, what role does the federal council play?

    <p>Formulating and implementing policies with other heads of state</p> Signup and view all the answers

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