Unit 1 - Types and Functions of Government

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What type of government is based on the power of religious authority?

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Theocracy

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Which government type allows people to vote for officials to represent them in government?

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Representative Democracy

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If a ruler takes over by force, which type of government is it? Options: democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, theocracy

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dictatorship

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A type of government where a small group of people control the government. Citizens have few rights.

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Oligarchy

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Which of the following would be an example of the social contract at the high school level? Parents are required to sign report cards and return them to school in a timely manner, Teachers must contact the parents of students who are failing, You receive an "A" in government class for doing well on tests, completing all homework and actively participating in class discussions, Students sign a code of conduct and agree to be a good student/person and in return they can participate in a sport or activity

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Students sign a code of conduct and agree to be a good student/person and in return they can participate in a sport or activity

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A government based on the rule of a single person who is normally chosen by hereditary succession to rule for life.

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Monarchy

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A system of government in which the legislative and executive branches operate independently

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Presidential System

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Authority is based on the will of the people; they either vote on issues directly or elect representatives.

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Democracy

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A system in which the government controls all aspects (social and economic) of individual life.

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Totalitarian

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A system of government in which a single person or small group exercises complete power over others

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Dictatorship