Quiz tests understanding of five main political ideologies. Results provide insights beyond simple ideological labels. Quiz covers government purpose, money transfer, and social issues
Constitution establishes Congress with Senate and House of Representatives. House of Representatives chosen every second year by state representatives. Senate consists of two senators from each state, serving six-year terms. President serves four-year term, elected by state representatives
Constitutional monarchy exercises authority within legal framework. Monarch serves as symbolic head of state, not sole decision-maker. Monarch retains limited powers and authority, unlike absolute monarchies
Constitution replaced Articles of Confederation on March 4, 1789. Original document written by Jacob Shallus on five pages of parchment. Contains seven articles defining federal government's framework. First permanent constitution in force worldwide
Yale professor Linz identifies three main types: democracies, totalitarian regimes, and authoritarian regimes. Plato categorized five regimes: aristocracy, timocracy, oligarchy, democracy, and tyranny. Modern classification includes monarchies as standalone or hybrid systems
Frank-Walter Steinmeier serves as the current German president since 2017. Elected for two consecutive five-year terms by secret ballot. Must be 40 years old and not a member of government or legislature