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Which statement best defines a communist government?
Which statement best defines a communist government?
How long is an individual monarch's term of rule?
How long is an individual monarch's term of rule?
From the time of taking the throne to their death.
In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime minister is the leader of what?
In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime minister is the leader of what?
The party that won the most seats.
What are two types of oligarchies?
What are two types of oligarchies?
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In which system of government would states function independently of each other?
In which system of government would states function independently of each other?
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In a federal system of government, power is:
In a federal system of government, power is:
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Which statement best characterizes a dictatorship?
Which statement best characterizes a dictatorship?
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In a democracy, government gets its power from:
In a democracy, government gets its power from:
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In a direct democracy, who votes on government policy?
In a direct democracy, who votes on government policy?
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The best reason why direct democracy would not work well in the United States is that:
The best reason why direct democracy would not work well in the United States is that:
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Study Notes
Types of Government
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Communist Government: Characterized by leadership from a single political party, often eradicating private ownership.
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Monarch's Term: Monarchs rule from the moment they ascend to the throne until their death without fixed term limits.
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Parliamentary Democracy: In this system, the prime minister emerges as the leader from the political party holding the majority in parliament, influencing legislative decisions.
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Oligarchies: Two common forms are theocracy, where religious leaders control the government, and communism, which focuses on collective ownership and classlessness.
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Confederal System: In this governmental structure, individual states operate independently and retain significant autonomy, with a weak central authority.
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Federal System: Power is shared between the national government and individual states, allowing for laws and policies at both levels of governance.
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Dictatorship: A governance structure where a single leader maintains authority often through coercive measures or military force.
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Democracy's Power Source: The government derives its legitimacy and power from the collective will of its citizens, primarily reflecting majority opinions.
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Direct Democracy: In this system, all eligible citizens participate directly in voting on governmental policies and decisions.
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Challenges of Direct Democracy in the U.S.: Implementing direct democracy is impractical due to the logistical difficulties of ensuring participation from every citizen on every issue.
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Explore the diverse systems of governance that shape our world. This quiz covers various forms such as democracy, communism, dictatorship, and federalism. Test your knowledge on how these governments function and their key characteristics.
