Forms of Government
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of democratic government?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of democratic government?
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What describes a system of government where power is divided between central and regional authorities?
What describes a system of government where power is divided between central and regional authorities?
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In a democracy, what does the principle of 'rule of law' mean?
In a democracy, what does the principle of 'rule of law' mean?
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What is the name for a country's internal rules?
What is the name for a country's internal rules?
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Who takes over responsibility if a sitting President can no longer serve?
Who takes over responsibility if a sitting President can no longer serve?
Every society requires some form of governing structure to function, and this is where we enter the realm of politics through different forms of government. Despite the countless variations worldwide, primarily, we see four types: democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and dictatorship.
Democracy is a political system where the power lies with the people. They elect their leaders and have the right to make decisions through voting. The United States is an excellent example of a democracy. Here, citizens over the age of 18 have the right to vote and make decisions about laws, policies, and elected leaders.
Contrary to democracy is a monarchy, where one person inherits power, typically a king or queen. In such systems, people don't select their ruler; instead, the ruler's role is passed down through a family lineage. Britain's governance is a form of monarchy known as a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government.
Moving on, we have an oligarchy, a political structure controlled by a small group of people. These people could be distinguished by royalty, wealth, education, or military control, and significantly, the common people have little to no say in the government.
Finally, a dictatorship is a form of government where a single leader holds absolute power, without effective constitutional limits. North Korea's government, under the rule of Kim Jong Un, exemplifies this form.
These forms of government, among others, represent political structures around the world. Each has its advantages and drawbacks, shaping the lives of citizens under them in different ways. An understanding of these systems aids in comprehending global politics and perhaps the future directions for our political landscape.
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How many forms of government do we see primarily, worldwide?
How many forms of government do we see primarily, worldwide?
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Democracy is a system where power is inherited by a single person.
Democracy is a system where power is inherited by a single person.
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_______ is a political system where power is controlled by a small group of people.
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What is a "Dictatorship"?
What is a "Dictatorship"?
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In a democracy, citizens vote directly on laws and policies rather than voting for representatives to do it.
In a democracy, citizens vote directly on laws and policies rather than voting for representatives to do it.
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In a communist form of government, properties and resources are privately controlled.
In a communist form of government, properties and resources are privately controlled.
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Match the political ideology with its principle.
Match the political ideology with its principle.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Socialism | arrow_right_alt | Classless society and common ownership |
Capitalism | arrow_right_alt | Social ownership and economic equality |
Communism | arrow_right_alt | Private property and free market |
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Match the countries with their form of government.
Match the countries with their form of government.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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North Korea | arrow_right_alt | Federal Republic |
United States | arrow_right_alt | Constitutional Monarchy |
United Kingdom | arrow_right_alt | Authoritarian |
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Match these countries to their respective forms of governmental structures
Match these countries to their respective forms of governmental structures
- China, Vietnam, Cuba, North Korea
- USA, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia
- Norway, Sweden, Italy, Germany
- Presidential system
- Single Party system
- Parliamentary system
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What are the two forms of autocratic government?
What are the two forms of autocratic government?