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1. What are the three branches of government?
2. What is “cronyism” or “nepotism”?
3. Describe the interrelationship of the branches of government in Canada.
4. Distinguish between “bicameral” and “unicameral” systems.
5. What is the difference between “common law” and “civil law”?
6. Define “checks and balances” in the context of the US government system.
7. What is the difference between “federalism” and “confederalism”?
8. What is the “Charter of Rights and Freedoms”?
9. What does “constitutionality” mean?
10. How is the legislature considered to be an institutional “check” on executive power?
11. What is the purpose of judicial review? What are its benefits and potential problems?
12. What are the reasons that would lead a state to adopt a bicameral legislature?
13. What is a political gridlock?
14. Is opposition party in a political system is effective at ensuring the accountability of the executive?
15. What is the veto power?