Forms of Government

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What is a government?

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A person or group of people who control a country.

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What kind of government does a nation have if a queen rules and the throne passes to her daughter when she dies? Options: a monarchy, a theocracy, a dictatorship, a representative democracy

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a monarchy

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A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?

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a dictatorship

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Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have?

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an oligarchy

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What kind of government do some nations in the Middle East have if Islam is the state religion and their citizens must practice this religion?

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a theocracy

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People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?

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anarchy

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Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

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She personally votes on every issue and law.

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Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

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He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.

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Consider the two types of democracy. Which statement is true? Options: People vote on all the decisions in a representative democracy., Elected officials make the decisions in a direct democracy., Elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy., There is voting only in a representative democracy.

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Elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy.

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The king or queen has complete or total power among his or her people.

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Absolute Monarchy