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

A
He holds all the power.
B
He holds limited power as an appointee.
C
He is one of a group that holds power.
D
He is only a figurehead.
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Central and state governments influence each other in

A
a unitary system.
B
a federal system.
C
a confederal system.
D
a democratic system.
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What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?

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In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
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In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system local offices give advice to a centralized authority.
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In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
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In a federal system power is distributed equally, while in a confederal system the states have less authority than the central government.
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In which system of government would states function independently of each other?

s
solitary
u
unitary
f
federal
c
confederal
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In a democracy, government gets its power from

A
what the majority of the citizens want.
B
the president or prime minister.
C
Congress or Parliament.
D
what the minority of the citizens want.
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In the United States, who elects the legislature?

A
the Senate
B
the House
C
citizens
D
political parties
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What are two types of oligarchies?

A
theocracy and monarchy
B
dictatorship and theocracy
C
communism and dictatorship
D
theocracy and communism
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In an autocracy, what kind of power does the leader hold?

A
He holds all the power.
B
He holds limited power as an appointee.
C
He is one of a group that holds power.
D
He is only a figurehead.
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What is the main way a representative democracy differs from a direct democracy?

A
Citizens elect leaders who vote on the issues in a representative democracy, and citizens vote on the issues in a direct democracy.
B
A representative democracy is modern, and a direct democracy is ancient.
C
A representative democracy works better in small groups, and a direct democracy works better in large groups.
D
Citizens’ desires are ignored in a representative democracy, and citizens’ desires have a better chance of being heard in a direct democracy.
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Central and state governments influence each other in

A
a unitary system.
B
a federal system.
C
a confederal system.
D
a democratic system.

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