What factors make it challenging to classify governments in today's world?

Government Systems and Their Characteristics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The simplicity of historical government structures
The lack of historical context
The influence of technology and communication
The uniformity of cultural practices
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In a unitary government, where does most of the power reside?
Independent agencies
National or central government
Local governments
International organizations
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of government is most commonly found in smaller countries with a history of monarchy?
Confederal
Democratic
Federal
Unitary
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of a federal government system?
Local governments have no autonomy
Power is balanced between national and local governments
All power is centralized
National government has absolute control
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do local governments function in a federal system?
As subsidiaries of the national government
With complete independence from the national government
As autonomous entities making their own decisions
Without any power or influence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge faced by confederal systems?
Over-centralization of power
Lack of communication between states
Excessive power of the national government
Difficulty in achieving cooperation among local governments
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which historical example is often associated with a confederal system?
The United States of America
The Confederate States of America
The United Nations
The European Union
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