Forms of Government

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An Autocracy is when:

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a single person has all of the power

Front

Which form of government is controlled by someone who inherits power through birth?

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Monarchy

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This form of government exists when a single ruler has absolute control over people's lives:

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Dictatorship

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A monarchy can be part of a democracy or more like a dictatorship.

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True

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A _________ is a written document that determines a government's rules and usually limits leader's powers.

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constitution

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Which forms of government can coexist with a Theocracy? Oligarchy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, ALL of these, NONE of these

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ALL of these

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In a small town, the residents gather to discuss and vote on every local issue themselves. What is this form of governance called?

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Direct Democracy

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Elected leaders make the decisions for governing the country in a _____________.

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Representative Democracy

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Which of the following is the BEST description of an Oligarchy? One person is in charge of everyone, A government that caters to everyone, Rule by a select few, Anything goes, no rules

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Rule by a select few

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When a small group of military leaders takes control of a government by force the oligarchy is then called a __________.

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Junta