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Which form of government involves a single ruler with absolute power?
Which form of government involves a single ruler with absolute power?
In which type of government do citizens vote on laws directly?
In which type of government do citizens vote on laws directly?
What describes the situation where there is no recognized authority or governing body?
What describes the situation where there is no recognized authority or governing body?
Which governing system grants control to a small group of individuals, often privileging the few over the many?
Which governing system grants control to a small group of individuals, often privileging the few over the many?
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Which type of government is characterized by a system where laws and power are restricted by a constitution?
Which type of government is characterized by a system where laws and power are restricted by a constitution?
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Study Notes
Unit 1: History, Maps, and Government
- Maps: Mercator projection distorts size and shape of land areas, Peters projection presents areas accurately but distorts shapes, Robinson projection balances size and shape. Cartography is the art of mapmaking and chronography is the art of arranging historical events.
Government
- Autocracy: One person has all power, inherited through bloodline (monarchy) or absolute control (dictatorship).
- Democracy: Citizens hold political power. Representative democracy involves selecting leaders representing citizen rights and interests. Direct democracy eliminates intermediaries, with citizens directly involved in governance.
- Oligarchy: A small group holds power, often resulting from military takeovers.
- Theocracy: God or divine being is the ultimate authority.
- Anarchy: No one is in control; individuals prioritize self-interest.
Limited vs. Unlimited Government
- Limited Government: Constitutional monarchy, direct democracy, and representative democracy.
- Unlimited Government: Dictatorship, oligarchy, and absolute monarchy.
Economic Systems
- Pure Capitalism: Private ownership of industry, freedom of competition leading to economic inequality.
- Socialism: Government ownership of industries aimed at achieving economic equality.
- Communism: Extreme socialism, emphasizing economic equality and abolishing social classes.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of geography and governance in this quiz covering Unit 1. Delve into various map projections and government types, including autocracy, democracy, and theocracy. Test your knowledge on the principles of limited and unlimited government.
