Semester Exam Option B

What is a key feature of an absolute monarchy?

• Laws are made by an elected legislature.

• Monarchs are ceremonial figures without power.

• The monarch holds unlimited power and authority.

• Citizens have the right to participate in decision-making.

In a constitutional monarchy, laws are typically made by:

• The monarch.

• An elected legislature.

• A council of nobles.

• Military officials.

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Which historical event led to the development of constitutional monarchies in Europe?

• The French Revolution

• The Glorious Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Match the following countries with their type of monarchy.

• Constitutional Monarchy with King

• Sweden

• Constitutional Monarchy with Queen

• Saudi Arabia

• Absolute Monarchy

• Japan

• Constitutional Monarchy with Emperor

• United Kingdom

The "divine right of kings" claims that:

• Monarchs rule with the consent of the people.

• Monarchs rule by the authority of God.

• Monarchs are chosen through elections.

• Monarchs share power with elected officials.

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What is a characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Leaders are chosen by free and fair elections.

• Power is held by a single leader or small group.

Match the following descriptions with the type of governance they best describe.

• Economic Dictatorship

• It is guided by the principles of direct democracy.

• Totalitarian Dictatorship

• It limits its influence to only economic policies.

• Direct Democracy

• It allows significant regional autonomy.

• Federal System

• It seeks to control all aspects of public and private life.

What is the primary risk of an anarchic society?

• The rise of new monarchies.

• Chaos and instability due to lack of authority.

• Excessive taxation without representation.

• The centralization of government power.

The purpose of checks and balances in a democracy is to (a)   .

• To ensure the concentration of powe
• To distribute power among regional
• To prevent one branch of government
• To grant monarchs more authority ov

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Which country is considered one of the oldest democracies in the world?

• France

• Greece

• Japan

• United States