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1 United Kingdom, Germany and Russia
European Governments United Kingdom, Germany and Russia

2 United Kingdom Head of state: Chief Executive:
Queen Elizabeth II (since 1952) Carries out ceremonial duties Chief Executive: Prime Minister Carries out day to day duties

3 United Kingdom - Elections
The monarchy is hereditary The Prime Minister is chosen by the parliament and is the leader of the majority party Prime Minister – Theresa May

4 United Kingdom – Legislature
Bicameral Parliament House of Lords- elected by the House of Lords or appointed by the monarch House of Commons- elected by citizens most powerful of the two houses

5 Germany Head of state: Chief Executive: President Ceremonial leader
Chancellor Day to day duties President of Germany –Frank-Walter Steinmeier Chancellor of Germany – Angela Merkel

6 Germany - Elections President - elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term) by a Federal Convention, including all members of the Bundestag and an equal number of delegates elected by the state parliaments Chancellor - elected by an absolute majority of the Bundestag for a four-year term

7 Germany - Legislature Bundesrat- members chosen by the state governments Handles laws that affect the states Bundestag- members elected by popular vote for a four-year term More powerful of the two houses

8 Russia Head of state: Chief Executive: President Prime Minister
Dmitry Medvedev Russian President – Vladimir Putin

9 Russia – Election President - elected by the citizens for a four-year term (eligible for a second term) Prime Minister - appointed by the president with the approval of the State Duma

10 Russia – Legislative Federal Assembly
Federation Council- members appointed by the state governments State Duma- members elected by the citizens to serve four-year terms

11 Elected by the people (powerful) Appointed or chosen (less powerful)
House of Commons Bundestag State Duma Appointed or chosen (less powerful) House of Lords Bundesrat Federation Council


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