Monarchies Through History

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Which form of government is based on birthright and allows the ruler to remain in office for life?

Autocracy

Monarchy (correct)

Republic

Democracy

What is the term for a type of autocracy where the king or queen has unlimited power?

Theocracy

Absolute monarchy (correct)

Republic

Constitutional monarchy

What concept did many kings and queens in Europe rely on to justify their absolute power?

Rule of Law

Divine Right of Kings (correct)

Separation of Powers

Social Contract

In a theocracy, who rules the government?

Religious leaders Signup and view all the answers

What type of monarchy has the monarch's power strongly limited by a constitution?

Constitutional monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What is a republic?

A form of government where the citizens elect representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a law passed by parliament that outlines how power passes from one monarch to another in a constitutional monarchy?

Succession law Signup and view all the answers

In most European monarchies, how is power passed from one king or queen to another?

By birthright Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a situation where a monarch does not leave behind a clear heir to the throne?

Succession crisis Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to many of the world's monarchies since 1800?

They have become republics Signup and view all the answers

Which country experienced a revolution that resulted in the monarchy being taken over?

France Signup and view all the answers

What does oligarchy mean?

Rule of the few Signup and view all the answers

Why are oligarchies generally bad for the poor?

Oligarchies favor the rich Signup and view all the answers

How can people come into power in an oligarchy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

In which country did a group of wealthy citizens force the king to sign the Magna Carta?

England Signup and view all the answers

What did the Magna Carta do?

Limited the powers of the king Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the idea of the 'iron law of oligarchy'?

Robert Michels Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'iron law of oligarchy' state?

All organizations will eventually become oligarchic Signup and view all the answers

According to Robert Michels, is true democracy practically and theoretically possible?

No, in any form of organization Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'iron law of oligarchy' suggest about the government?

It will always be controlled by the elite Signup and view all the answers