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In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime minister

A
is appointed by the monarch.
B
is elected by representatives chosen by the people.
C
is the leader of the party that won the most seats in parliament.
D
is elected directly by the people.
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The best explanation as to why direct democracy would not work well in the United States is that

A
voting is not mandatory in the United States.
B
the use of direct democracy would make debate on issues by individuals too difficult.
C
Ancient Greece was smaller and less geographically diverse than the United States.
D
the population of the United States is too large.
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Why did direct democracy work for the ancient Greek city of Athens?

A
Athens had a senate.
B
Athens had a president.
C
Athens had literate citizens.
D
Athens had a small population.
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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.
5

An oligarchy is best defined as

A
a government ruled by a dictator.
B
a government ruled by a monarchy.
C
a government ruled by a small, elite group.
D
a government led by a large, select group.
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In which system of government would states function independently of each other?

A
solitary
B
unitary
C
federal
D
confederal
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Which statement best defines a communist government?

A
A communist government gives power to multiple branches.
B
A communist government allows for private ownership of property.
C
A communist government is led by one political party.
D
A communist government allows for limited voting.
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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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Which statement about communism is the most accurate?

A
Communism allows citizens to own property.
B
Communism gives control to multiple branches.
C
Communism allows citizens to elect leaders.
D
Communism gives control to party leaders.
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How does a monarch typically take power?

A
by being elected
B
by taking over in a revolution
C
by being appointed by leaders of a political party
D
by taking over when the previous monarch dies or retires

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