Types of Government

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All the powers of government are in the hands of a ruling family-either a king or queen

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Monarchy

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The nation’s military has overthrown the President and shut down the legislature. They have announced that elections for a new government have been delayed until further notice. What type of government is this? Options: Democracy, Dictatorship, Monarchy, Theocracy

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Dictatorship

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What system arises from disagreements between those in power and those seeking election, where people vote to decide who is in power? Options: Democracy, Dictatorship, Monarchy, Theocracy

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Democracy

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The king has declared that all laws must follow the beliefs of the country’s major religion. Although there is no constitution, the basis of all laws will be based on the religion’s holy book.

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Theocracy

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The nation’s President has issued an order shutting down all newspapers critical of his policies. There will now be only one newspaper available. This newspaper is owned by members of the President’s family.

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Dictatorship

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All governmental powers are in the hands of monarch. When the monarch dies, all power will pass to his oldest son.

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Monarchy

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The government of this country has just voted to approve an amendment to its Constitution, allowing 18-year olds to vote in all elections.

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Democracy

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When a monarch holds ALL control over a country and its people

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Absolute Monarchy

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An example of an absolute monarchy

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Saudi Arabia

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Example of a democracy: Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Republic of Iran, United States

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United States