types and systems of government

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A few people rule

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Oligarchy

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The people have the power. Options: Unitary, Autocracy, Democracy, Oligarchy

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Democracy

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What type of government elects representatives to make all government decisions? Options: Republic, Direct Democracy, Dictatorship, Monarchy

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Republic

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What type of government has a king or queen that holds all the power? Options: Monarchy, Dictatorship, Direct Democracy, Republic

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Monarchy

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Who holds the most power in the United States?

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The American People

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How is power distributed in a  FEDERAL system?

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Power is shared between Central and Regional

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In a CONFEDERATION which level of government holds the most power? Options: National, Regional, Local, Independent State

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Independent State

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Which type of distribution of power does the diagram show? Options: Confederation, Unitary, Federal

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Unitary

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What type of government does the following list describe?    There is one ruler.  The ruler usually inherited power.  The ruler passed on leadership to his son.

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Monarchy

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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