Types of Governments

Question 1

In a federal system of government, power is

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divided between the national government and the states.

Question 2

In a direct democracy, who votes on government policy?

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all citizens

Question 3

In a unitary system of government, local offices

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must follow decisions made by the central government.

Question 4

In an autocracy, what kind of power does the leader hold?

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He holds all the power.

Question 5

An oligarchy is best defined as

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a government ruled by a small, elite group.

Question 6

In which system of government would states function independently of each other?

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confederal

Question 7

The two forms of democracy are

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direct and representative.

Question 8

Which statement best characterizes a dictatorship?

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The leader maintains power through force.

Question 9

In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime minister

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is the leader of the party that won the most seats in parliament.

Question 10

most

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Communism gives control to party leaders.

Types of Governments Answers