Types Of Gov Pretest

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Type of Government that has one leader who has complete power.

• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Anarchy
• Dictatorship.

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Type of government where religion creates the laws and rules the government.

• Democracy
• Monarchy
• Theocracy

• Anarchy

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Type of government with a king or a queen.

• Monarchy
• Anarchy
• Dictatorship
• Democracy

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Government where power is placed in the hands of the citizens who vote for laws/policies directly or elect representatives to represent them in the government.

• Democracy
• Anarchy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy

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Type of government where power rests in a few rich individuals or groups. Usually rich business people control the government.

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Anarchy
• Oligarchy

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Type of government where a military coup puts the military in charge.

• Military Junta
• Military Oligarchy
• Military Regime
• Military Rule

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What is a Representative of the people?

• An individual elected to represent the interests and concerns of a group of people in a government setting.
• A chef in a restaurant
• A professional athlete
• A computer programmer

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How do Americans elect their Political Officials?

• Through the process of voting in various elections.
• Through a reality TV show competition
• By appointing them based on age
• Through a lottery system

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What are the two main Political Parties in the United States?

• Independent Party and Constitution Party
• Democratic Party and Republican Party
• Libertarian Party and Green Party
• Socialist Party and Communist Party

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Why did the American Colonists write the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare independence from British rule and explain the reasons for breaking up with Britain.

• To establish a monarchy in America
• To negotiate a peace treaty with Britain
• To promote British rule over the colonies