Forms and Systems of Government Review

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What is a key characteristic of a republic?

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Representatives are elected to make decisions.

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How is a monarchy different from a republic?

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Monarchs inherit their position by birth.

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If a country shares power between a national government and several state governments, what type of system does it have?

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Federal

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What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

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Both are ruled by the people.

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In which system of government is power mainly held by the central government? Options: Confederal, Federal, Unitary, Oligarchy

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Unitary

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Which government system has a weak central government and strong state governments?

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Confederal

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When a small group of people holds all political power, what type of government is this?

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Oligarchy

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Which form of government is led by religious leaders who control the law?

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Theocracy

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If a government is ruled by a single leader with total control, what is it called?

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Autocracy

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Which government system best balances power between national and local governments? Options: Confederal, Federal, Unitary, Authoritarian

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Federal