Understanding Government Types and Powers

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What is a government with no legal limits on its power called?

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Unlimited government

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Which of the following is an example of a limited government?

• Dictatorship
• Totalitarian government
• Constitutional republic
• Absolute monarchy

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Constitutional republic

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What document or action can limit the power of a government?

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A constitution

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Which type of government is most likely to arrest people who speak against it? Options: Limited government, Unlimited government, Democracy, Constitutional monarchy

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Unlimited government

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Which of the following best describes a limited government?

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The government’s powers are restricted by laws or the people.

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Why might a country choose to limit the power of its government?

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To prevent abuses of power and protect citizens’ rights

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If a government is ruled by a few people, which term best describes it?

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Oligarchy

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Possible consequence of not limiting government power?

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Abuse of power by leaders

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Imagine a country where the leader can make any law without approval from anyone else. What type of government does this describe?

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Unlimited government; possible abuse of power

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How can a new country structure its government to prevent a single leader from making all decisions?

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Create a constitution that limits government powers