Government and Democracy Overview
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In a democracy, how is power shared?

  • By a royal family
  • By all citizens (correct)
  • By a dictator
  • By a monarch
  • What type of monarchy has a monarch retaining full political power over a state and its people?

  • Elected monarchy
  • Constitutional monarchy
  • Absolute monarchy (correct)
  • Democratic monarchy
  • Which system involves citizens electing political representatives through elections?

  • Theocracy
  • Dictatorship
  • Democracy (correct)
  • Absolute monarchy
  • What does a constitution typically guarantee to the people of a nation or state?

    <p>Certain rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a constitutional monarchy, who remains the head of state?

    <p>Monarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of monarchy has power that is more symbolic and limited by a constitution?

    <p>Constitutional monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of government according to the text?

    <p>Creating and enforcing laws and legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of government is characterized by power concentrated in the hands of one person without restriction?

    <p>Autocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'rule of law' refer to?

    <p>Equal enforcement of laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an autocracy, how are decisions typically made?

    <p>By using military force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an oligarchy from other forms of government?

    <p>Power held by a small privileged group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of government is most likely to restrict individual rights and forbid political opposition?

    <p>Dictatorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government does Canada have?

    <p>Constitutional Monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is the highest legal ruling in Canada?

    <p>Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Queen in Canada's government?

    <p>Head of State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What law was signed by the Queen in 1982, ensuring Canada's legislative independence?

    <p>Constitution of Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of decision-making does consensus democracy use?

    <p>Consensus decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines Canada's system of government?

    <p>British North America Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

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