Unit 1.1 Forms and Systems of Government 3.1, 3.2

A republic functions by allowing citizens to elect representatives, reflecting the ideas of its citizens through their chosen leaders.

• A republic functions by allowing citizens to elect representatives, reflecting the ideas of its citizens through their chosen leaders.

• A republic functions by having a single ruler who makes all decisions without input from citizens.

• A republic functions by requiring all citizens to vote on every law directly, without representatives.

• A republic functions by appointing leaders based on family lineage, not citizen input.

A monarchy is different from other forms of government in terms of leadership selection because:

• Leaders are usually chosen by hereditary succession.

• Leaders are elected by the people.

• Leaders are selected by a council of elders.

• Leaders are appointed by a religious authority.

Power shared between a central government and state governments is known as:

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Unitary system

A similarity between a republic and a direct democracy is that both:

• allow citizens to participate in government decisions

• have a monarch as head of state

• do not allow citizens to vote

• are ruled by a single leader

Power is concentrated in which part of government in a unitary system?

• The central government

• State governments

• Local governments

• Regional assemblies

Confederal and federal systems differ in terms of power distribution in the following way:

• In a confederal system, power is held by the states, while in a federal system, power is shared between the central government and the states.

• In a confederal system, the central government is stronger than the states, while in a federal system, the states are stronger.

• Both systems give all power to the central government.

• Both systems give all power to the states.

A government that allows a self-appointed council to amend the constitution is known as which type of government, and why?

• Oligarchy, because power is held by a small group who make decisions without public input.

• Democracy, because all citizens have a say in constitutional changes.

• Monarchy, because a king or queen has absolute authority over amendments.

• Republic, because elected representatives amend the constitution.

A government led by religious leaders, where religion influences governance, is known as:

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Iran’s government reflects both religious and political authority by:

• Having executive, legislative, and judicial

  branches leaders are overseen by the religious clergy.

• Separating religion completely from politics.

• Having only non-religious leaders in power.

• Relying solely on military rule.

A government can balance national unity with regional needs by:

• Implementing policies that respect both national and regional interests and sharing powers

• Focusing only on national interests

• Ignoring regional differences

• Centralizing all decision-making power