Systems of government (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What type of elections characterise democratic states?
What type of elections characterise democratic states?
Free, fair, and regular elections
What does the rule of law ensure in democratic states?
What does the rule of law ensure in democratic states?
All citizens are equally protected
How many branches of government exist in the separation of powers system?
How many branches of government exist in the separation of powers system?
Three branches
At what age do citizens usually gain voting rights under universal suffrage?
At what age do citizens usually gain voting rights under universal suffrage?
18 years old
Which country is described as the world's largest democracy?
Which country is described as the world's largest democracy?
India
What is a key function of a free press in democratic states?
What is a key function of a free press in democratic states?
Holds the government accountable
What occurs when election outcomes are respected in democratic states?
What occurs when election outcomes are respected in democratic states?
Peaceful transitions of power
What constrains democratic states' military power according to the note?
What constrains democratic states' military power according to the note?
Need for unanimous consensus
What did the EU require in the Warsaw expansion of 2004?
What did the EU require in the Warsaw expansion of 2004?
Uphold democratic principles
Which organisations are the UK and US founding members of?
Which organisations are the UK and US founding members of?
UN and NATO
Which 2011 intervention was framed as humanitarian but supported democratic movements?
Which 2011 intervention was framed as humanitarian but supported democratic movements?
NATO-led intervention in Libya
Which organisations often partner with democratic states on global issues?
Which organisations often partner with democratic states on global issues?
Greenpeace, Oxfam, and UNICEF