Government of Venezuela

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/government-of-venezuela

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Government of Venezuela?The President, serving as both head of state and head of government
2. What is the constitutional framework?Federal presidential republic
3. What is the legislative mandate?Vested in the National Assembly, responsible for lawmaking and oversight
4. What is the President of Venezuela's role?The President is both the head of state and the head of government. They lead the country, choose cabinet members, and make big decisions for everyone.
5. What does the National Assembly do?The National Assembly is a group of elected representatives. They make, debate, and approve laws and watch the President to keep the government honest.

Federal Presidential Republic: A governmental system combining federalism with a president as head of state and government.
Executive Power: The governmental authority to enforce laws, manage administration, and direct state affairs.
Legislative Power: The authority to create, debate, and enact laws, typically held by a parliament or assembly.