Systems of Government

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A system of government that gives the states most of the power.

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Confederal

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What is a true statement about federalism?

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The national and state governments share power.

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Which is a true statement about the image?
Options:
1. Unitary systems have strong central governments and confederations have weak central governments
2. Unitary systems have strong central governments and so do confederations.
3. Unitary systems give states more power than a confederation does.
4. Unitary systems have weak central governments and confederations have strong central governments

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Unitary systems have strong central governments and confederations have weak central governments

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Which power do the national and state governments share? Options: Raise taxes, Conduct elections, Establish foreign policy, Coin Money

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Raise taxes

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This image here would be an example of which form of government?

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Direct Democracy

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A government ruled by a king or queen who inherited power

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Monarchy

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A small ruling minority group that holds great power

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Oligarchy

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A government in which a leader rules by force

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Dictatorship

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What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

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A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.

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What is usually the title of chief executive in a presidential democracy?

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president