Which statement is below is true for BOTH a democracy and a constitutional monarchy?
The leader inherits their power
Citizens do not have a say in who leads the country
The people are able to vote on their leader
Citizens are not given religious freedoms
Which statement was most likely made by an absolute monarch?
"The government that governs best is the one elected by the people"
"In this nation, I decide what the laws are."
"Government must be based on a sound written constitution."
"An elected legislature must pass all of the laws for our nation."
Which characteristic is common to both dictatorship and absolute monarch?
Both have elected leaders
Both support complete artistic and literary freedom
Both encourage freedom of speech
Both punish opponents to the ruler's authority
Which feature characterizes a theocratic government?
The existence of multiple political parties
Enforcement of religious laws
A written constitution
Direct elections for governmental decisions
In a dictatorship what often happens to citizens who refuse to support the dictator's policies?
They are looked upon as independent thinkers
They are ignored by the dictator in power
They are arrested and given a trial with a jury of their peers
They are arrested, jailed, and may even be excuted.
In what ways are the pharaohs of Egypt, the religious leader of Iran's government, and the Pope, the religious leader of the Catholic church, similar?
They hold absolute power
The are elected to their posts
They are theocratic rulers
They are constitutional monarchs
What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?
Government controls most aspects of life
Religious beliefs are supported by the government
The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens
Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policies
A country has a government in which its citizens are entitled to vote. Laws are made by legislators who are elected by a majority of voters in their election districts. Which best describes the system of government of this country?
Theocracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Democracy
What is a major characteristic of an absolute monarchy?
Ordinary citizens vote on who is going to be their next ruler
An all-powerful king or queen rules over everyone
There is a written constitution and the rule of law prevails
A national legislature votes on what is best for the people
What is an essential requirement of a democratic government?
Citizens have a voice in choosing their leaders
Government leaders can do anything they wish
Judges get appointed
Everyone pays the same amount in taxes to the governement
Queen Elizabeth II presently rules over Great Britian in England
monarchy
theocracy
democracy
dictatorship
Pope Francis (ruler of Catholic Church) presently controls the Vatican City
monarchy
theocracy
democracy
dictatorship
President Trump is currently the elected executive leader of America.
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
theocracy
Kim Jong-un is currently the supreme leader of North Korea. He gained his power by force.
monarchy
theocracy
democracy
dictatorship
In this form of government, the leader's judgement can be challenged by elected officials.
democracy
monarchy
theocracy
dictatorship
This form of government includes an absolute part and a constitutional part.