PMA1 Review

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Who has the most power in a unitary system?

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Central government

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What is the organizational structure of a unitary system of government?

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the central government holding all of the power

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Which of the following statements best describes a confederal system? The people have the most power, State governments have the most power., City governments have the most power, International associations have the most power

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State governments have the most power.

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In country X power is shared between the central government (National/Federal government) and all of its states. Which system of government is described in the scenario?

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Federal

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A country has one ruler that usually inherits power by being born into the family. The ruler passes on leadership to the son. What form of government is being described in the scenario?

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Monarchy

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Which is a characteristic of a democracy? Options: rule of one, rule by few, rule by the people, rule by the wealthy

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rule by the people

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Which is a characteristic of a direct democracy?

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Voting is done by eligible citizens.

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What form of government elects representatives to make government decisions?

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Republic

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Which is a characteristic of both a republic and direct democracy? Options: a single ruler, rule by the people, rule by religious leaders, a small group of men

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rule by the people

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A country is ruled by a small group or council. Which form of government is described in the scenario?

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Oligarchy