2nd period Government Review

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This type of government's leader usually takes over by using force.

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dictatorship

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Which is NOT a characteristic of a "theocracy"? Options: a government that is led by religious leaders, the government claims to rule on behalf of "God" or a higher power, the people are free to speak out against the government and religion, the laws of the country usually come from their holy book

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the people are free to speak out against the government and religion

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In a democracy, who holds the political power? Options: government leaders, citizens, landowners, school superintendents

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citizens

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What type of government is a democracy?

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limited

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In which type of democracy do citizens elect leaders to represent their interests?

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representative democracy

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A king or a queen is also known as a...

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monarch

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How does a monarch become the leader of a nation?

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he/she inherits the position

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True or False?  Monarchies can be either limited or unlimited in their authority.

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True

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Monarchs whose power and authority are not limited are known as...

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absolute monarchs

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Monarchs whose power is limited by law and who share authority with other branches of government are...

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constitutional monarchs