Gov Midterm Review 2024

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What is a unitary government?

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A government in which all powers are held by a single central agency.

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What is a federal government?

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A government in which power is divided between a central government and lower levels of government.

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What is a confederate government?

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An alliance of independent states with a central government that handles assigned matters.

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What is an authoritarian form of government?

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A government in which the people have no rights.

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What is a democracy?

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A government in which supreme power rests with the people.

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What is a presidential government?

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A government in which the executive and legislative powers are separate and independent.

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What is a parliamentary government?

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A government in which the executive and legislative powers are one.

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What is a direct democracy?

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A government in which the will of the people is translated into public policy directly through mass meetings.

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What is a representative democracy?

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A government in which representatives are chosen through elections to represent the overall will of the people.

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Led by a king or queen

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Monarchy