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Question 1

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Which statement is below is true for BOTH a democracy and a constitutional monarchy?

The leader inherits their power

Citizens elect a group of legislators who lead the country

The people are able to vote on their leader

Citizens are not given religious freedoms

Question 2

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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."

Question 3

3.

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

Question 4

4.

Which feature characterizes a theocratic government?

The existence of multiple political parties

Enforcement of religious laws

A written constitution

Direct elections for governmental decisions

Question 5

5.

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.

Question 6

6.

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

Question 7

7.

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

Question 8

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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 

Question 9

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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

Tjere os a written constitution and the rule of law prevails

A national legislature votes on what is best for the people

Question 10

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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 run for election rather than get appointed

Everyone pays the same amount in taxes to the governement?

Question 11

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Queen Elizabeth II presently rules over Great Britian in England

monarchy

theocracy

democracy

dictatorship

Question 12

12.

Pope Francis (ruler of Catholic Church) presently controls the Vatican City

monarchy

theocracy

democracy

dictatorship

Question 13

13.

President Trump is currently the elected executive leader of America.

monarchy

democracy

dictatorship

theocracy

Question 14

14.

Kim Jong-un is currently the supreme leader of North America. He gained his power by force.

monarchy

theocracy

democracy

dictatorship

Question 15

15.

In this form of government government, the leader's judgement can be challenged by elected officials.

Question 16

16.

This form of government includes an absolute part and a constitutional part.

monarchy

democracy

dictatorship

theocracy

Question 17

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