Unit 13: Forms and Systems of Government

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Monarchy vs. other governments:

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Leaders are born into ruling families.

Answer explanation

Monarchy is distinct because leaders are born into ruling families, inheriting their position, unlike other governments where leaders may be elected or appointed based on different criteria.

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Forms of government in England: Representatives elected to Parliament, led by a Prime Minister, with a Queen having a minor role.

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democracy and monarchy

Answer explanation

The scenario describes a system where representatives are elected (democracy) and a monarch (the Queen) exists, albeit with limited power (monarchy). Thus, the correct forms of government in England are democracy and monarchy.

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Type of government:

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parliamentary government

Answer explanation

A parliamentary government features a system where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature (parliament) and is accountable to it. This aligns with the characteristics typically described in such a government type.

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Commonality of a republic and direct democracy

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rule by the people

Answer explanation

Both a republic and a direct democracy are forms of government where power ultimately resides with the people. In a republic, representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of the citizens, while in a direct democracy, citizens vote directly on laws.

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Country X shares power between central and state governments.

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Federal

Answer explanation

Country X shares power between the central government and state governments, indicating a federal system. In a federal system, authority is divided, unlike a unitary system where power is centralized.

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Power concentration in a unitary system:

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central government

Answer explanation

In a unitary system of government, power is concentrated in the central government, which holds the authority to create and enforce laws. This contrasts with federal systems where power is shared with state governments.

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Two systems of government:

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1. Confederal 2. Federal

Answer explanation

The chart describes Government 1 as confederal, where states hold most power, and Government 2 as federal, where power is shared between national and state governments. This aligns with the correct answer choice.

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System of government where: 1. Executive members chosen by legislature. 2. Head of government is prime minister. 3. Examples: Australia, Canada, Japan.

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parliamentary

Answer explanation

The system described is parliamentary, as it features an executive branch chosen by the legislative branch, with a prime minister as the head of government, as seen in countries like Australia, Canada, and Japan.

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Historical event: Before the Civil War, 11 states left the U.S. to form a new country, favoring a central government with limited power compared to states.

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Confederal

Answer explanation

The new country formed by the eleven states had a confederal system of government, where the central government has limited power and the states retain most authority, reflecting their belief in state sovereignty.

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A self-appointed council amends the constitution.

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Oligarchy

Answer explanation

The scenario describes a self-appointed council amending the constitution, indicating a small group holds power, characteristic of an oligarchy. In contrast, autocracy, monarchy, and republic do not fit this description.