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Which of the following best describes a unitary government?

• All powers are held by one, single, central agency.

• Powers are divided between a central government and several local governments.

• An alliance of independent states.

• The government is run by a group of independent agencies.

Which country is given as the best example of a unitary government in the text?

• United States

• Great Britain

• Canada

• Australia

How does a federal government differ from a unitary government in terms of power distribution?

• Federal governments have all power in one central agency.

• Federal governments divide powers between a central government and several lower levels of government.

• Federal governments are alliances of independent states.

• Federal governments do not allow local governments any power.

Explain why students should not confuse a unitary government with a dictatorship, based on the information provided.

• A unitary government always has a king.

• A unitary government can give powers to local units, while a dictatorship does not.

• A unitary government is always democratic.

• A unitary government is the same as a federal government.

Given the examples in the text, which of the following countries does NOT have a federal system of government?

• Canada

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Australia

Which of the following is the best example of a confederate government?

• United States of America

• European Union (EU)

• United Kingdom

• Canada

In an authoritarian government, who typically holds the power?

• The people through elections

• A single person or a small elite group

• The judiciary

• The legislature

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an authoritarian government?

• Citizens have no rights

• Government determines occupations and resources

• Citizens freely choose their leaders in open elections

• Power is often gained through military force

Compare the level of citizen participation in authoritarian and democratic governments. What is a key difference?

• Both allow citizens to freely choose their leaders

• Authoritarian governments allow more citizen participation than democracies

• Democratic governments allow citizens to participate in elections, while authoritarian governments do not

• Authoritarian governments require all citizens to vote

Why are autocracies and oligarchies often considered authoritarian forms of government?

• They are always led by elected officials

• They allow for complete freedom of speech

• They concentrate power in the hands of one or a few, limiting citizen participation

• They are based on direct democracy