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

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

<p>Monarch (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

In an autocracy, how are decisions typically made?

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

What distinguishes an oligarchy from other forms of government?

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

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

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

What type of government does Canada have?

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

Which document is the highest legal ruling in Canada?

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

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

<p>Head of State (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of decision-making does consensus democracy use?

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

Which document outlines Canada's system of government?

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

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