Governments and Economics

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Term: government

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the governing body of a nation, state, or community

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Which form of government originated in Ancient Athens and influenced modern democratic forms of government?

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Direct Democracy

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Why was Ancient Greece home to a “limited democracy?”

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Only citizens (male landowners) could vote

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Republic

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A government where citizens elect leaders to create laws and policies

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Which form of government is best defined as: “a government with a small group of people in charge?” Options: Democracy, Theocracy, Oligarchy, Monarchy

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Oligarchy

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Which of the following leaders is an example of a “totalitarian” leader? Options: President Joe Biden of the United States, Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un of North Korea, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, President Emmanuel Macron of France

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Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un of North Korea

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Characteristics of a Fascist government: Citizens' lives are controlled, Citizens are not allowed to disagree with the government, Propaganda and force are used to suppress the will of the people.

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All of the above

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What is true of a Communist-ran government/economy?

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Classes and free markets are non-existent, Personal wealth and property are non-existent, Property, goods, and services are state-controlled

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Which is a government run by the people? Options: monarchy, democracy, tyrant, oligarchy

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democracy

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The United States is a: theocracy, direct democracy, republic, dictatorship

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republic