Types of Government Flashcard

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In which type of government does the majority rule? Options: Monarchy, Republic, Democracy, Theocracy

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Democracy

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What type of government is based on religion?

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Theocracy

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In which type of government do representatives make laws? Options: Democracy, Republic, Monarchy, Autocracy

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Republic

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What type of government has decisions made by the King and Queen?

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Monarchy

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In which type of government is power taken by force? Options: Monarchy, Autocracy, Republic, Democracy

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Autocracy

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Which philosopher believed in natural rights?

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Locke

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Which philosopher supported absolute monarchy?

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Hobbes

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Who is credited with the idea of separation of powers? Options: Rousseau, Montesquieu, Locke, Hobbes

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Montesquieu

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Which philosopher supported direct democracy as a way to balance power?

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Rousseau

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What is a social contract?

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An agreement by the people to give up power in exchange for protection.