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Read the passages and complete the sentences below. As you read, consider the differences between the governments of Great Britain (UK) and Germany.

Government in the United Kingdom: Constitutional Monarchy
The United Kingdom (UK) includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It has a constitutional monarchy, meaning the king or queen represents the country but does not make laws or run the government. Parliament makes the laws and has two parts: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The leader of the majority party in the House of Commons becomes prime minister and runs the government.

Government in Germany: Parliamentary Democracy with a President
Germany is a country in Europe with a parliamentary democracy. The Bundestag is the main part of parliament. Its members are elected by the people and make laws. The chancellor is chosen by the Bundestag and runs the government and makes decisions. The president is the head of state. The president represents the country but does not make laws or run the government. The president is elected by a special group made up of members of parliament and state representatives. Germany also has the Bundesrat, which represents the state governments.

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Drag and drop to complete each sentence. (4 points)
Put responses in the correct response input area to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input area and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
In the United Kingdom, the Press enter key to drop response here.Response input area represents the country but does not have any political power. The Press enter key to drop response here.Response input area is the leader who runs the government and is chosen by Parliament. In Germany, the Press enter key to drop response here.Response input area is the leader who runs the government and makes decisions. The Press enter key to drop response here.Response input area represents the country but does not make laws.
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Prime Minister. Monarch. Chancellor. President.

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In the United Kingdom, the Monarch represents the country but does not have any political power.
The Prime Minister is the leader who runs the government and is chosen by Parliament.
In Germany, the Chancellor is the leader who runs the government and makes decisions.
The President represents the country but does not make laws.