Exploring Forms of Government

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What is the term for a government ruled by a king or queen?

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Monarchy

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Which type of government is characterized by the absence of any governing authority?

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Anarchy

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Identify the type of government where power is held by a small group of people.

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Oligarchy

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In a democracy, who holds the ultimate power?

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The people

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Explain how a republic differs from a direct democracy.

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In a republic, citizens elect representatives to make decisions; in a direct democracy, they vote directly on laws.

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Which form of government is based on religious law?

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Theocracy

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Compare the roles of citizens in a dictatorship versus a democracy.

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In a dictatorship, citizens have limited power; in a democracy, citizens have significant power in decision-making.

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What is the main characteristic of an autocracy?

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Rule by a single individual with absolute power

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Which type of government is most likely to have a constitution that limits the powers of its leaders? Options: Monarchy, Dictatorship, Republic, Oligarchy

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Republic

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In which form of government do citizens have the least amount of personal freedoms? Options: Democracy, Constitutional monarchy, Dictatorship, Republic

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Dictatorship