Forms of Government

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What do an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

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A single individual or small group exercises control over government

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What did communism and socialism have in common? Options: They often resulted in brutal dictatorships and an economy that does not grow, They believed that the ideal society was one in which the government abolished all forms of private property, They both promoted a violent social revolution in which workers would take control of the government, They believed that government should provide services to the community to raise the average standard of living

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They believed that government should provide services to the community to raise the average standard of living

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Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens? Options: autocracy, oligarchy, absolute monarchy, representative democracy

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representative democracy

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Which statement describes a socialist government? Options: Primary political power rests with local governments, Taxes are low, but government services are extremely limited, The government owns several basic industries and provides many services at no cost, Private property is abolished and all goods and services are provided to citizens by the government

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The government owns several basic industries and provides many services at no cost

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The United States uses which form of government?

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Representative democracy

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Which statement applies to all types of monarchies? Options: Their ruler holds absolute power, unlimited by Parliaments or constitutions, The monarch inherits his or her power, They combine the executive and legislative branches, The monarch's power, whether total or limited, is establish in a written constitution

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The monarch inherits his or her power

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A form of government in which the power to govern is directly in the hands of the people rather than elected representatives:

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Direct democracy

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Representative democracy is also known as: Confederal, Republic, Socialist, Dictatorship

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Republic

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The way a government is structured: Oligarchy, Direct democracy, Autocracy

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Form of Government

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A military leader who becomes the head of a country, often by force:

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Dictator