Identify Types of Government Flashcard

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Which type of government is ruled by a king or queen?

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Monarchy

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What is the term for a government where a small group of people hold all the power?

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Oligarchy

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Which government type is characterized by the absence of any governing authority or laws?

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Anarchy

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A government in which citizens vote directly on laws and policies is called:

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Direct Democracy

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Which type of government is led by a single person with absolute power, often taken by force?

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Dictatorship

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In which type of government do citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf?

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Representative Democracy

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A government that is based on religious laws and led by religious leaders is known as:

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Theocracy

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates an oligarchy?
- All citizens gather to vote on every law.
- A single ruler controls all aspects of life.
- A small group of wealthy families make all the important decisions.
- Religious leaders govern according to sacred texts.

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A small group of wealthy families make all the important decisions.

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If a country has no official government and people live without laws or authority, what type of government is this?

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Anarchy

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A nation where the head of state is a hereditary ruler, but laws are made by an elected parliament, is an example of which government type?

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Constitutional Monarchy