Government Types

Government Types

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History

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of government is based on the power of religious authority? Options: Theocracy, Democracy, Oligarchy, Junta

Back

Theocracy

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which government type occurs when a military group overthrows the standing government and puts themselves in power instead? Options: Dictatorship, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Junta

Back

Junta

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what way did John Locke think humans were in a natural state without a government?

Back

He thought that humans were naturally good but could turn to violence if pushed so they needed a government to serve them.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Thomas Hobbes' idea of a social contract?

Back

He thought that people should give up most of their natural rights and freedoms in exchange for protection from the government.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which government type exists where there are actually no existing government structures or laws in society. People live under absolute freedom.

Back

Anarchy

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which government type exists where citizens vote on every law and policy and the majority always wins?

Back

Direct Democracy

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which government type allowed people to vote for officials to represent them in government? Options: Direct Democracy, Judicial System, Representative Democracy, Executive Branch

Back

Representative Democracy

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