Civics Unit 5

Front

Which statement explains one way in which autocracy and direct democracy are different from each other? Options: An autocracy allows citizens to vote, and a direct democracy does not. A direct democracy allows citizens to vote for representatives, and an autocracy does not. An autocracy keeps power in the hands of one person, and a direct democracy does not. A direct democracy encourages people to share everything they have, and an autocracy does not.

Back

A direct democracy allows citizens to vote for representatives, and an autocracy does not.

Front

Which form of government is illustrated by this picture?

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representative democracy

Front

Which statement best explains how an oligarchy and a monarchy are alike?

Back

Political power is held by one or more powerful individuals.

Front

What is the main difference between a confederal system of government and a federal system of government?

Back

the sovereignty of the states

Front

What system of government does a new country have if the central government is in total control and regions do not have any powers unless delegated by the central government?

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unitary

Front

Why did the Founding Fathers establish a Federalist system?

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to protect against the concentration of power

Front

The people of Country X want to unite their sovereign states under a weak central government. Which government system would be best for Country X?

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a confederal system

Front

Which of the following best describes the form of government of the United States? military oligarchy, direct democracy, constitutional republic, constitutional monarchy

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constitutional republic

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A government that is controlled by a religious leader is a

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theocracy

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How is a republic different from a direct democracy?

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Citizens elect representatives to rule on their behalf.