9.6 Contemporary Western Democracies

• Contemporary Western democracies operate with a representative government where citizens elect representatives
• Citizens in contemporary Western democracies can vote without coercion.
• Match the key characteristic with its definition:

  Representative government ↔️ Citizens elect representatives

  Free elections ↔️ Citizens vote without coercion

  Strong civil liberties ↔️ Freedom of speech and assembly
• The evolution of contemporary Western democracies was influenced by the post-World War II reconstruction
• Globalization has impacted both the economic and political policies of contemporary Western democracies.
• Which economic theory guided post-World War II reconstruction in contemporary Western democracies?

  Keynesian economics
• In contemporary Western democracies, the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches is known as the separation
• Multi-party systems are a common feature of contemporary Western democracies.
• Match the political structure with its example:

  Representative government ↔️ Citizens elect representatives

  Separation of powers ↔️ Legislative, executive, and judicial branches

  Multi-party systems ↔️ Multiple political parties participate
• What is the separation of powers in contemporary Western democracies?

  Division among branches
• Multi-party systems are a key feature of contemporary Western democracies.
• In a representative government, citizens elect representatives
• What is the primary goal of the separation of powers?

  Prevent abuse of power
• Arrange the key features of contemporary Western democracies in a logical sequence.

  1️⃣ Representative government

  2️⃣ Separation of powers

  3️⃣ Multi-party systems
• What role do citizens play in a representative government?

  Elect representatives
• In a parliamentary system, the executive is drawn from the legislative majority.
• A presidential system features separate executive and legislative branches
• Which country is an example of a parliamentary system?

  United Kingdom
• In a federal system, power is divided between central and regional governments.
• Which country is an example of a federal system?

  Germany
• Match the political structure with its description:

  Parliamentary System ↔️ Executive drawn from legislative majority

  Presidential System ↔️ Separate executive and legislative branches

  Federal System ↔️ Power divided between central and regional governments
• Effective governance and representation in contemporary Western democracies are enabled by their political structures and systems
• What are two examples of countries with representative governments?

  United Kingdom and Germany
• The United Kingdom operates under a presidential system.

  False
• Under which political structure is power divided between central and regional governments?

  Federal System
• The United Kingdom has a parliamentary system
• What are the two main components of contemporary Western democracies' economic policies?

  Economic policies and welfare states
• Match the economic policy with its purpose:

  Fiscal Policy ↔️ Influence aggregate demand and employment

  Monetary Policy ↔️ Control inflation and stimulate economic growth

  Trade Policy ↔️ Promote or protect domestic industries
• Universal healthcare access is a key feature of welfare states in contemporary democracies.
• Social security in contemporary democracies provides income security in old age
• What type of financial assistance is provided to unemployed workers in welfare states?

  Unemployment benefits
• Arrange the strengths of fiscal policy, monetary policy, and welfare states in a logical sequence.

  1️⃣ Direct impact on employment

  2️⃣ Targets inflation quickly

  3️⃣ Comprehensive social safety net
• Economic policies and welfare states are crucial for maintaining social cohesion in contemporary Western democracies.
• Keynesian economics guides fiscal policy to stabilize the economy
• What are two examples of contemporary Western democracies?

  United Kingdom and Germany
• Strong civil liberties in contemporary democracies include freedom of speech and assembly
• Match the key characteristic of contemporary Western democracies with its definition:

  Representative government ↔️ Citizens elect representatives

  Free elections ↔️ Citizens can vote without coercion

  Strong civil liberties ↔️ Freedom of speech and assembly are protected
• Which historical period saw the implementation of welfare states and social reforms in contemporary Western democracies?

  Post-World War II Reconstruction
• The expansion of civil rights in Western democracies increased inclusivity and equality.
• Figures like Winston Churchill and Konrad Adenauer played pivotal roles in establishing contemporary Western democracies