Types of Governments

Question 1

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

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He holds all the power.

Question 2

In a federal system of government, power is

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divided between the national government and the states.

Question 3

In the modern world, many countries with kings or queens have evolved into constitutional democracies. In these countries, monarchs are mostly

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figureheads.

Question 4

In a direct democracy, who votes on government policy?

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all citizens

Question 5

An oligarchy is best defined as

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a government ruled by a small, elite group.

Question 6

Which statement best characterizes a dictatorship?

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The leader maintains power through force.

Question 7

How does a monarch typically take power?

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by taking over when the previous monarch dies or retires

Question 8

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

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confederal

Question 9

most

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Communism gives control to party leaders.

Question 10

Central and state governments influence each other in

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a federal system.

Types of Governments Answers