Types of Government Systems

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Which system of government gives all key powers to the national government? Options: Federal, Unitary, Confederal, Parliamentary

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Unitary

Front

In which system do independent states join together but retain most powers, granting limited authority to a central government?

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Confederal

Front

Which system divides powers between a national government and smaller political units such as states?

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Federal

Front

A government in which one person holds all the political power is called a(n):

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Autocracy

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A form of autocracy in which the leader has absolute control over citizens’ lives is a:

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Dictatorship

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A government ruled by a small group of people is known as a

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Oligarchy

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In which type of system is the executive branch (Prime Minister) chosen by and part of the legislative branch (Parliament)?

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Parliamentary

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In which type of system are the legislative (Congress) and executive branches (Presidential) separate and elected independently?

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Presidential

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A government in which citizens hold the power to rule is called a

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Democracy

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When all citizens vote directly on laws and policies, it is known as:

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Direct Democracy