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What type of government has a king or queen as its head?
What type of government has a king or queen as its head?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a democracy?
Which type of government allows citizens to directly vote on laws and policies?
Which type of government allows citizens to directly vote on laws and policies?
Who is widely considered to be the "Father of Political Science"?
Who is widely considered to be the "Father of Political Science"?
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What does the term "secularism" mean in a democracy?
What does the term "secularism" mean in a democracy?
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What does the term "federalism" mean in government?
What does the term "federalism" mean in government?
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In a dictatorship, what is the distribution of power like?
In a dictatorship, what is the distribution of power like?
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Which of these is NOT a fundamental right protected in most democracies?
Which of these is NOT a fundamental right protected in most democracies?
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What is the purpose of a written constitution in a democracy?
What is the purpose of a written constitution in a democracy?
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What is the significance of elections in a democracy?
What is the significance of elections in a democracy?
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Flashcards
Democracy
Democracy
A form of government where citizens vote directly on laws.
Non-feature of Democracy
Non-feature of Democracy
Characteristics that do not define democracy include rule by a single leader.
Father of Political Science
Father of Political Science
Aristotle, known for his early works on political theory.
Monarchy
Monarchy
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Secularism
Secularism
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Dictatorship
Dictatorship
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Written Constitution
Written Constitution
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Federalism
Federalism
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Elections
Elections
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Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Rights
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Study Notes
Political Science Concepts
- Direct Democracy: Citizens directly vote on laws and policies.
- Monarchy: Ruled by a king or queen.
- Democracy: Citizen's vote for representatives and have protections for rights; power is spread.
- Dictatorship: Power held by a single person or group with no limits on their authority.
- Oligarchy: Power is concentrated in a small group of people.
- Features of Democracy: Free and fair elections, protection of fundamental rights, and separation of powers. Absence of a single leader is key.
- Aristotle: Considered "Father of Political Science."
- Secularism in Democracy: Government does not favor any particular religion; it's neutral between different faiths.
- Federalism: Power divided between national and state governments (different levels of government).
- Fundamental Rights: Protections for citizens' freedoms.
- Written Constitution: Needed to establish rules and principles of a democracy.
- Elections: Essential component of a democracy for representation.
- Dictatorship's Power Structure: Power is concentrated and not shared.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts in political science including different forms of governance such as democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship. Explore essential features of democracy and the role of influential thinkers like Aristotle. Test your understanding of how power is structured and the importance of fundamental rights.
