Civics unit 2 Test review

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What is the difference between a republic and a democracy?

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In a republic, people elect leaders who vote on issues, but in a democracy, people vote directly on issues.

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What is the defining characteristic of a monarchy?

Back

The ruling position is inherited.

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What is an oligarchy?

Back

a government run by a small group

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What is an autocracy?

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a government with absolute control over the people

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What does the principle of checks and balances accomplish in a democracy?

Back

It provides a way to make sure that no branch of government can dominate over another.

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What is always missing in an authoritarian regime?

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limited government

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What is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government?

Back

a government in which power is divided between national and regional governments

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What is the defining characteristic of a unitary system of government?

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The national government makes all the decisions and the regional governments help to carry them out.

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What is capitalism?

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A system in which property and businesses are owned privately, and owners keep the profits.

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What is communism?

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A system in which workers own businesses, and profits are shared by all