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What term describes a government where a single individual or small group holds all the power and rules by force?
Which system allows citizens to elect representatives to perform government functions on their behalf?
What is the primary function of laws in a society?
Which of the following best describes a Totalitarian Government?
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What is the purpose of a Constitution in a government?
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Study Notes
Government
- Government systems are used to rule over a group of people.
- Governments act as authorities that make and enforce laws.
Government Styles
- Absolute monarchs rule their nations with total control over all aspects.
- Dictatorships are controlled by a sole individual or a small group that uses force and intimidation to maintain power.
- Totalitarian governments impose complete control over all aspects of their citizens' lives.
- Democracy, where power lies with the people, takes many forms, including citizens directly ruling themselves or electing representatives to act on their behalf.
- Direct democracies use community meetings to make laws.
- In representative democracies, also known as republics, citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.
U.S. Government
- The U.S. government is a system of governance designed by the American citizens to manage their affairs.
- The U.S. government is responsible for creating and implementing rule of laws and is guided by its Constitution, which outlines key provisions for the national, state, and regional governments.
- The Constitution establishes the purpose and structure of each division of the American government and serves as a source of legal authority.
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This quiz explores the various types of government systems, including absolute monarchies, dictatorships, totalitarian regimes, and democracies. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the U.S. government as well. Test your knowledge on these important political frameworks!
