Study guide for Final Govt A

One advantage of an Absolute Monarchy is....

• it is easy to find someone to rule
• it is an easy form of government in which to hold elections
• decisions within the government can be made quickly

Which of the following is NOT typically true about dictatorships?

• The leader has the consent of the people
• The military is used to maintain order
• Free elections don't exist

Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of a state

• Territory
• Population
• Military

One of the reasons people did not revolt against cruel monarchs is the belief that their ruler was chosen by God; this reflects the__________ theory of how governments are formed

• Force
• Social Contract
• Divine Right

Direct Democracies do not typically exist at the national level in the modern world due largely because:

• They are too complex and time consuming
• They were mostly replaced by monarchies
• They failed as a form of government in the Greek City States

An example of the social contract in action would be:

• your belongings are searched prior to you boarding a plane
• you give up certain rights to feel safe and protected
• all of the above

There is only one nation in today's world that has a Direct Democracy

• Switzerland
• Canada
• Russia

A modern example of an absolute monarchy would be:

• Great Britian
• Saudi Arabia
• Iran

Which one of the following BEST describes why China is an OLIGARCHY?

• Individual rights don't exist
• It is governed by the Communist Party
• Elections do not take place

Generally, all of the following apply to theocracies EXCEPT..

• most religions are welcome
• they are ruled by a group of religious leaders
• their legal systems are based upon religious law