Forms and Systems 1.1

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Which statement describes a representative democracy? Options: rule by a single political party, the people vote on all decisions, elected leaders make decisions for the people, a single leader

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elected leaders make decisions for the people

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How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?

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leaders are born into ruling families

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In country X power is shared between the central government and the governments of all 10 of the country's states. Based on the description, country X has which system of government?

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federal

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

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rule by the people

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Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?

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central government

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What type of government has a weak central government and strong state/local governments?

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Confederal

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A self-appointed council amends the country's constitution. Based on the scenario, which form of government would most likely take this type of action? Options: autocracy, monarchy, oligarchy, republic

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oligarchy

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Which form of government would have a religious leader?

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theocracy

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Which type of government is illustrated here? Options: republic, theocracy, monarchy, democracy

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democracy

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What system of government is reflected in the graphic? Options: Federal, Confederal, Parliamentary, Unitary

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Federal