Forms of the State and Historical Evolution Quiz
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What distinguishes a socialist state from a liberal state in terms of economic system?

  • Socialist state rejects capitalism (correct)
  • Socialist state promotes free market economy
  • Liberal state establishes multi-annual plans
  • Liberal state abolishes property rights

Which form of state is characterized by the King being bound by the Constitution and respecting the same law as the rest of the population?

  • Constitutional monarchy (correct)
  • Totalitarian state
  • Democratic state
  • Socialist state

Which type of state is primarily based on the people’s sovereignty and universal suffrage?

  • Democratic and Social State (correct)
  • Authoritarian state
  • Patrimonial state
  • Totalitarian state

What is the defining feature of a constitutional monarchy compared to a republic?

<p>The King acts as a non-party political head of the state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an authoritarian state, what aspect differentiates it from a totalitarian regime?

<p>Respect for property rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect characterizes a liberal state compared to a socialist state regarding property rights?

<p>Abolition of right of property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the form of state in which the king holds all the power and is considered as the state itself?

<p>Patrimonial state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the idea that the king was chosen by God consolidate?

<p>Absolute State (17th century) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a patrimonial state, who has absolute power over both the land and the people inhabiting it?

<p>King (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of state resulted from the dismemberment of the West Roman Empire?

<p>Feudal society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which form of state does the king need to reform the state to gain absolute control?

<p>Patrimonial state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of state is characterized by the king holding all the power and saying 'L’etat c’est moi' (I am the state)?

<p>Patrimonial state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of the liberal state that emerged in the 18th-19th century?

<p>It introduced the separation of powers and recognized individual rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about representative democracy as it began to spread during the liberal state era?

<p>The concept was that people gathered in parliament represented the will of the people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the role of the king change under enlightened absolutism compared to earlier patrimonial states?

<p>The king became subject to the laws of the state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the authoritarian/totalitarian state of the 20th century?

<p>The state regulated most aspects of citizens' lives and limited freedoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept was introduced in the liberal state that limited the powers of the government?

<p>Rule of law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system was an exception to the consolidation of enlightened absolutism in Europe?

<p>Great Britain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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