Governments and Economics

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Which of the following best defines "government?" Options: a theocracy, closely intertwined with religion, direct democracy, where all citizens voted on each issue, absolute power as single rulers

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the governing body of a nation, state, or community

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Which of the following forms of government originated in Ancient Athens and influenced modern democratic forms of government? Monarchy, Dictatorship, Direct Democracy, Constitutional Republic

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Direct Democracy

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Which of the following best describes why Ancient Greece was home to a “limited democracy?” Options: Laws and policies were the responsibility of elected officials, Only citizens (male landowners) could vote, The system of government still allowed for slavery, No citizens were able to vote for laws and policies

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Only citizens (male landowners) could vote

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Which of the following best defines “republic?” Options: A government where each citizen votes directly on laws and policies, A government where citizens elect leaders to create laws and policies, A government where power is passed down through family members, A government where one leader holds all power and controls citizens’ lives

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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?”

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Oligarchy

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Which of the following leaders is an example of a “totalitarian” leader? 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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Which of the following are 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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Which of the following is true of a Communist-ran government/economy? Classes and free markets are non-existent, Personal wealth and property are non-existent, Property, goods, and services are state-controlled, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which is a government run by the people?

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democracy

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The United States is a:

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republic