Government Systems Flashcard

Front

What form of government is characterized by power being held by the people who vote to make decisions?

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Democracy

Front

In which system of government is power divided between national and state governments?

Back

Federal System

Front

A government ruled by religious leaders in the name of God is called a:

Back

Theocracy

Front

Which system features a centralized government with limited authority granted to local governments? Options: Federal System, Unitary System, Confederate System, Republican System

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Unitary System

Front

In an autocracy, power is held by:

Back

One person with absolute power

Front

What type of government is considered a "public matter" rather than the private concern of rulers?

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Republic

Front

Which system of government gives the most power to independent states with little central authority? Options: Unitary System, Federal System, Confederate System, Theocratic System

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Confederate System

Front

A government controlled by a small group of people is known as:

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Oligarchy

Front

How is a Parliamentary System of government different from a Presidential System?

Back

In a Parliamentary system, the legislative branch chooses the executive, not the people.

Front

In a monarchy, who holds the power?

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A king or queen