forms of government flashcard

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What is the key characteristic of a direct democracy?

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Power is derived from the people.

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Which of the following countries is an example of a democratic republic? Iran, United States, North Korea, Saudi Arabia

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United States

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What does a theocratic republic base its laws on?

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Religious law

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Which of the following is true about China's government system? It is a democratic republic, It is a theocratic republic, It is a parliamentary republic, It is a republic in name but not democratic

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It is a republic in name but not democratic

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a republic? Monarch as head of state, Head of government is not a monarch, Can be democratic, Can be theocratic

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Monarch as head of state

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What is a monarchy?

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A form of government where power is vested in one individual and typically acquired through heredity.

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What characterizes constitutional monarchies?

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Power is shared between the monarch and representative and executive bodies.

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What is a key characteristic of a dictatorship?

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Power is invested in one single person or group.

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What does totalitarianism seek to control?

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All aspects of social life

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Which of the following is a historical example of a totalitarian state?
Ancient Greece, Nazi Germany, The Roman Empire, The British Empire

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Nazi Germany