SSCG1/18ab

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Which type of government is ruled by a single leader or a small group? (It is called a dictatorship.)

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authoritarian

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In a unitary system, which of the following holds the majority of power? central government, local governments, regional governments, Both central & regional governments have equal power

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central government

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Which type of government divides power between the central and regional governments? (The central government usually has the most power like the U.S.)

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federal

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Which type of government is an alliance of independent states (regional governments) with a very weak central government?

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confederal

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What do we call formal institutions and processes that help make decisions for a group of people?

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government

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Which of the following is true in a parliamentary system of government? Options: the president is elected separately from the legislative branch, it does not include an executive branch, the chief executive is chosen from the leaders of the majority party in the legislature, the prime minister is elected by the people and does not interact with parliament

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the chief executive is chosen from the leaders of the majority party in the legislature

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Which is true of a presidential system of government? Options: the chief executive is selected from the members of the majority party in the legislature, there is no legislative branch, the chief executive is elected by the people and is the head of a separate and independent executive branch, a presidential system is the same as a parliamentary system except the chief executive is called a president instead of a prime minister

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the chief executive is elected by the people and is the head of a separate and independent executive branch

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Which type of authoritarian government means "rule by a few"?

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oligarchy

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Which type of authoritarian government is ruled by a single leader such as a military dictator?

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autocracy

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Which type of government means people power?

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democracy