All Flashcards
What is the function of the Monarchy in the UK?
Largely ceremonial Head of State with little formal power.
What is the function of the Prime Minister in the UK?
Leads the legislature and cabinet, formulates and implements policies.
What is the function of the President in Russia?
Commander in Chief, appoints ministers, conducts foreign policy.
What is the function of the Supreme Leader in Iran?
Religious and political authority, Commander in Chief.
What is the function of the President in Nigeria?
Head of State and Government, Commander in Chief.
What is the function of the President in China?
Commander in Chief, General Secretary of the CCP.
What is the function of the Premier in China?
Oversees the civil service.
What is the function of the President in Mexico?
Head of State and Government, Commander in Chief, approves domestic policy and conducts foreign policy.
Head of Government definition?
Executive leader responsible for day-to-day policy.
Head of State definition?
Represents the nation in ceremonial functions; may have formal powers.
Commander in Chief definition?
Top official in charge of military decisions.
Prime Minister definition?
Leader of the legislature and head of government in parliamentary systems.
Executive Cabinet definition?
Top officials who help formulate and implement policies.
Civil Service definition?
Permanent government employees who implement laws and regulations.
UK vs. Iran executive branches?
UK: Democratic, ceremonial monarch | Iran: Authoritarian, Supreme Leader holds ultimate power.
Mexico vs. China executive branches?
Mexico: President elected, Head of State & Gov | China: President selected by CCP, ceremonial, Premier has legislative power.
Presidential vs. Parliamentary Systems?
Presidential: President is Head of State & Gov, directly elected | Parliamentary: PM leads legislature, Head of State separate.
UK Prime Minister vs. Russian Prime Minister?
UK PM: Leader of Parliament, holds significant power. | Russian PM: Oversees the civil service, less power than President.
Role of President: Nigeria vs. China?
Nigeria: Head of State & Gov, directly elected. | China: Selected by CCP, largely ceremonial.
Head of State: UK vs. Iran?
UK: Monarch, largely ceremonial. | Iran: Supreme Leader, ultimate political and religious authority.
Presidential system: Nigeria vs Mexico?
Nigeria: President is Head of State and Government, directly elected. | Mexico: President is Head of State and Government, directly elected.
Semi-Presidential System vs. Presidential System?
Semi-Presidential: President and PM share power | Presidential: President is head of state and government
UK Prime Minister vs. Iranian President?
UK Prime Minister: Head of Government, elected by Parliament | Iranian President: Head of Government, elected by the people but reports to Supreme Leader
President of China vs. President of Russia?
President of China: Selected by the CCP, largely ceremonial | President of Russia: Directly elected, Commander in Chief, oversees Foreign Policy