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Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?
Which of the following best describes an oligarchy?
- Rule by a single individual with absolute power
- Government controlled by a small, elite group (correct)
- System of governance where citizens vote directly on legislation
- A form of government led by multiple elected representatives
What distinguishes a constitutional monarchy from an absolute monarchy?
What distinguishes a constitutional monarchy from an absolute monarchy?
- A constitutional monarchy has a constitution that limits the monarch's powers (correct)
- In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch has no power at all
- Absolute monarchies are elected leaders, while constitutional monarchies are not
- Both forms of monarchy allow for egalitarian rule
Which of the following is NOT a form of democracy?
Which of the following is NOT a form of democracy?
- Oligarchic democracy (correct)
- Direct democracy
- Representative democracy
- Parliamentary democracy
What are the two main systems of democratic government?
What are the two main systems of democratic government?
Which statement best represents the characteristics of autocracy?
Which statement best represents the characteristics of autocracy?
What is the primary belief of communitarianism regarding state involvement?
What is the primary belief of communitarianism regarding state involvement?
According to Marxism, what is essential for the transition from capitalist to communist society?
According to Marxism, what is essential for the transition from capitalist to communist society?
What do proponents of neoliberalism believe maximizes individual liberty?
What do proponents of neoliberalism believe maximizes individual liberty?
How do communitarianism and neoliberalism differ in their views on community problems?
How do communitarianism and neoliberalism differ in their views on community problems?
Which idea is NOT associated with Marxism?
Which idea is NOT associated with Marxism?
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Study Notes
Government Types
- Governments are categorized based on who holds power and citizen participation.
- Autocracy: Rule by one individual, with no citizen participation.
- Dictatorship: Power is held by a single person, who gained control through force or coercion.
- Absolute Monarchy: Power is held by a king or queen, who inherits their position.
- Constitutional Monarchy: A king or queen shares power with a parliament or other elected body.
- Oligarchy: Rule by a small group of elite individuals, often with limited citizen participation.
- Democracy: Rule by the people, with varying levels of citizen participation.
- Direct Democracy: Citizens directly participate in decision making, often through votes or referendums.
- Representative Democracy: Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Systems of Democratic Government
- Parliamentary System: The head of government (Prime Minister) is chosen by the elected legislature, and is responsible to the legislature.
- Presidential System: The head of state and head of government (President) is directly elected by the people and is independent of the legislature.
Communitarianism
- Emphasizes the importance of communities in resolving problems
- Proposes that communities can achieve solutions with minimal state involvement
- Focuses on achieving consensus through community participation
Marxism
- Highlights the inherent conflict between social classes, particularly the bourgeoisie (owners of production) and the proletariat (workers)
- Predicts a transition from capitalism to communism through a revolutionary process
- Argues that communism represents a state of social equality and shared ownership of the means of production
Neoliberalism
- Prioritizes individual liberty and free markets as the best means of achieving economic prosperity
- Advocates for limited state intervention in the economy
- Sees free markets as the primary driver of economic growth and individual empowerment
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