Govt quiz wk 8 and 9

What is the best definition of republicanism?

• A system of government where the monarch rules supreme

• A government in which the head of state is elected

• A type of government where only the military rules

• A system in which power is controlled by a single ruler

A major feature of a republic is:

• Absolute monarchy

• Elected head of state

• Rule by divine right

• Hereditary leadership

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a republican government?

• Periodic elections

• Rule of law

• Hereditary succession

• Popular sovereignty

In a republic, the head of state is usually called:

• King

• Prime Minister

• President

• Governor-General

The concept of republicanism emphasizes:

• The supremacy of traditional rulers

• The election of leaders by the people

• The concentration of power in one person

• The rule of the clergy

Which of the following countries operates a republican system of government?

• United Kingdom

• Saudi Arabia

• United States

• Spain

One advantage of republicanism is that:

• It promotes hereditary leadership

• It allows citizens to elect their leaders

• It disregards the rule of law

• It does not allow political participation

Resource control in a republic means:

• Only the federal government owns all resources

• Citizens and government manage resources for national development

• The head of state owns all natural resources

• Resources are controlled by traditional rulers

A major difference between republicanism and monarchy is that:

• Monarchies have elected rulers, while republics do not

• Republican governments elect their leaders, while monarchies have hereditary rulers

• Republics follow traditions strictly, while monarchies do not

• Republican governments are always unstable

In a monarchy, the head of state is usually:

• Elected by the people

• Appointed by the legislature

• A hereditary ruler

• Chosen by the military