Political Systems Flashcard

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Which term best matches the form of government described below?
Guided and lead by religious officials or devine beings that believe in a legal system based on religious law.

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Theocracy

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Which term best matches the form of government described below?

Government with a sovereign leader who came into power by marriage or offspring; they had complete control with no limitations from constitution or law. They are considered the head of state and head of Government.

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Absolute Monarchy

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Which form of government could Russia and China both be considered? Options: Theocracy, Absolute Monarchy, Oligarchy, Republic

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Oligarchy

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Modern day United Kingdom, Sweden and Japan could all be described to have what form of government?

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Limited Monarchy

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Which term best matches the form of government described below?
*A one-party state where one party has a monopoly on all political activity.*
*A state ideology upheld by the ruling party that is given status as the only authority.*
*Violators are exposed to prosecution and to ideological persecution.*

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Totalitarianism

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Modern day Mexico, Germany and South Korea could all be best described as having which type of political system?

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Republic

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Ancient Athens during the Greek "Golden Age" developed which type of political system? Options: Totalitarianism, Limited Monarchy, Theocracy, Democracy

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Democracy

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Which political system would you say does the least to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens? Options: Democracy, Limited Monarchy, Republic, Totalitarianism

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Totalitarianism

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What political system does the image shown here best illustrate?

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Oligarchy