ECS American Government Unit 1 Flashcard 1

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Which type of government system has a central authority that holds all or nearly all of the power?

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A unitary government

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A federal government is one which

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divides powers between the state and national government with the national government having supreme power.

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A main characteristic of a unitary government is that

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is governed as one single unit, with one constitutionally created legislature.

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How would you describe Switzerland's distribution of power?

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federal

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Which type of government consists of a single, self-appointed ruler who holds political control over an entire country?

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autocracy

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Which form of government would have the LEAST amount of citizen participation?

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an autocracy

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The most common form of political participation in the United States is

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voting in elections.

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What is the difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?

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In democracies, the power of the government is limited.

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The government of Israel can be classified as a parliamentary democracy. Which statement provides the BEST definition of this type of government?

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a government ruled by an elected legislature and a prime minister

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Nearly all of Latin American governments use a presidential system of government. This means

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an executive branch exists and has power separate from the legislature.

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