SS.7.C.3.1 Forms of Government Practice

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Which form of government would have the LEAST amount of citizen participation? Options: a democracy, an oligarchy, an autocracy, a confederation

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an autocracy

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Autocracy form of government would have this type of leader?

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monarchy

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Which type of government consists of a single, self-appointed ruler who holds political control over an entire country?

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autocracy

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Which statement BEST describes why the United States government can be called a representative democracy? Options: People elect members of Congress to make laws., All citizens debate issues and vote on the laws., Power is shared between the nation and the states., Division of power exists among the three branches.

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People elect members of Congress to make laws.

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Why is the United States government a representative democracy?

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People elect government officials to speak for them.

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Which statement is an example of direct democracy? Options: People elect a Senator to the U.S. Congress., The town council approves funding for a new high school., The President issues an executive preventing states from executing prisoners., Voters approve an amendment allowing elderly people to pay nothing in property tax.

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Voters approve an amendment allowing elderly people to pay nothing in property tax.

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Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state

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sovereignty

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What is the difference between Communism and Socialism?

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Socialism is a form of government that takes an active role in controlling the economy and protecting the people from private businesses that might take advantage of them. Communism is a form of government in which the government controls everything.

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What are two examples of Autocracy? Options: Monarchy and Oligarchy, Communism and Socialism, Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy, Absolute Monarchy and Dictatorship

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Absolute Monarchy and Dictatorship

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State-sponsored religion
Religious leaders are also political leaders
Encourages political and social unity
Laws are aligned with moral beliefs and values

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theocracy