Exam 3 Review

What is the primary characteristic of a democracy?

• Governmental power is unlimited

• Decisions are made by one ruler

• Rule by the majority with protections for minority rights

• Rule by a small group

Which form of government is ruled by a single leader with absolute power?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional monarchy

What distinguishes an oligarchy from a democracy?

• Power is distributed equally among all citizens

• Power is concentrated in the hands of a small, elite group

• Decisions are made collectively by all adults

• There is no clear leadership structure

Which of the following government types prioritizes individual freedoms and human rights?

• Authoritarian

• Democracy

• Totalitarian

• Oligarchy

How do authoritarian governments maintain control?

• By promoting freedom of speech

• By suppressing dissent and limiting political freedoms

• Through checks and balances

• By fostering open elections

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• A system where the monarch has absolute power

• A government where the monarch shares power with elected representatives

• A government with no monarch

• A system in which citizens have no voting rights

What is the key feature of a republic?

• A single leader holds absolute power

• Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

• Power is held by a religious authority

• The government is controlled by military leaders

Which type of government combines political and religious authority?

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in a government?

• To ensure all power is given to the president

• To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful

• To allow the judiciary to control the legislature

• To restrict citizens’ freedoms

Which government type often has centralized control and prioritizes state authority over individual freedoms?

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Constitutional monarchy

• Republic