Types and Systems of Government

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A few people rule

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Oligarchy

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In a lively debate, Ava and Jackson are discussing which system of government truly means 'The people have the power'. What do you think? Options: Unitary, Autocracy, Democracy, Oligarchy

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Democracy

Front

What type of government elects representatives to make all government decisions?

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Republic

Front

What type of government has a king or queen who holds all the power?

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Monarchy

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In a school election, who has the most power in deciding the outcome?

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The Students

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In a FEDERAL system, how is power distributed? Imagine Ava and Henry are debating this in class!

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Power is shared between the Central and Regional governments.

Front

What type of power distribution does the diagram show? Options: Confederation, Unitary, Federal

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Unitary

Front

What type of government is described as having one ruler who usually inherited power and passed leadership to his son?

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Monarchy

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David, Priya, and Scarlett are discussing different forms of government. What do an absolute monarchy, a dictatorship, and an oligarchy have in common?

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A single individual or a small group exercises control over the government.

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When the community (or the government) owns everything and wealth is shared without private businesses, this is called

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Communism