Government and Political Systems in South Asia

In an absolute monarchy, how is the ruler's position usually obtained?

• Elected by the people

• Inherited as a member of a certain family

• Appointed by religious leaders

• Chosen by a council

What limits the powers of the monarchy in a constitutional monarchy?

• The ruler's personal decisions

• The nation's constitution

• The military

• The religious leaders

Which form of government is described as having a limited government?

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

What type of government is characterized by a few people holding all the power?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

Which form of government is described as having an unlimited government?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional Monarchy

What type of government is described as having a limited government with a constitution?

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What strategy did Mohandas Gandhi use to support the independence movement?

• Violent protests

• Nonviolent protest

• Economic sanctions

• Military intervention

What was the primary method used by Gandhi to gain support for independence?

• Military force

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Nonviolent protest

• Economic sanctions

What was the religious majority in India after the partition?

• Muslim

• Christian

• Hindu

• Buddhist

Who elects the President of India?

• The general public

• Members of both houses of Parliament

• The Prime Minister

• The Supreme Court