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Which type of government is characterized by a single ruler who holds all political power and authority?
Which type of government is characterized by a single ruler who holds all political power and authority?
- Parliamentary system
- Oligarchy (correct)
- Presidential system
- Democracy
What term refers to a system of government where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?
What term refers to a system of government where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?
- Rule of law
- Federal system (correct)
- Devolution
- Unitary system
Which principle of government states that the power of the government comes from the consent of the governed?
Which principle of government states that the power of the government comes from the consent of the governed?
- Popular sovereignty (correct)
- Individual rights
- Separation of powers
- Limited government
Which type of government is characterized by a small group of individuals holding political power and authority?
Which type of government is characterized by a small group of individuals holding political power and authority?
Which principle of government states that the power of the government is limited and defined by a constitution?
Which principle of government states that the power of the government is limited and defined by a constitution?
What term refers to a system of government where power is concentrated in a central government, with little or no power given to regional governments?
What term refers to a system of government where power is concentrated in a central government, with little or no power given to regional governments?