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Geographer's Perspective: Types of Government and Political Systems Answers

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4

The power of monarchs is limited by a fundamental set of laws in a(n) __________.

A
dictatorship
B
constitutional monarchy
C
theocracy
D
absolute monarchy
5

Which of the following definitions best describes the term devolution?

A
the creation of a united central government
B
the establishment of a coalition between member states
C
the breakup of a state into smaller, independent states
D
the transfer of power from one dictator to another
6

The laws and policies of a theocratic government are based on __________.

A
rule by a constitutional monarch
B
the balance between parliament and an executive leader
C
equal representation for each member state
D
religious principles and beliefs
7

The king or queen has the ultimate authority to make decisions and direct the state in a(n) __________.

A
constitutional republic
B
constitutional monarchy
C
parliamentary republic
D
absolute monarchy
8

Which of the following situations best represents a hereditary change in leadership?

A
A president leaves office, and a political rival is elected.
B
A legislator resigns, and the country elects a replacement.
C
A queen dies, and her son becomes king.
D
A general seizes power and establishes a military state.
9

Which branch of government monitors the enforcement and appropriateness of the law?

A
the executive branch
B
the legislative branch
C
the parliamentary branch
D
the judicial branch
10

Which branch of government monitors the enforcement and appropriateness of the law?

A
the executive branch
B
the legislative branch
C
the parliamentary branch
D
the judicial branch
12

A secular government seeks to separate its decisions and policies from __________ influences.

A
legislative
B
religious
C
political
D
executive
13

A government ruled by a king or queen is a __________.

A
parliament
B
military state
C
monarchy
D
republic
14

In a parliamentary republic, a __________ often serves as both head of state and head of government.

A
prime minister
B
king
C
dictator
D
monarch
15

The laws and policies of a theocratic government are based on __________.

A
rule by a constitutional monarch
B
the balance between parliament and an executive leader
C
equal representation for each member state
D
religious principles and beliefs
16

Which of the following definitions best describes the term devolution?

A
the creation of a united central government
B
the establishment of a coalition between member states
C
the breakup of a state into smaller, independent states
D
the transfer of power from one dictator to another
17

With fifty member states that retain their own rights, the United States is an example of a(n) __________ state.

A
autocratic
B
federal
C
unitary
D
theocratic
18

The king or queen has the ultimate authority to make decisions and direct the state in a(n) __________.

A
constitutional republic
B
constitutional monarchy
C
parliamentary republic
D
absolute monarchy
19

The power of monarchs is limited by a fundamental set of laws in a(n) __________.

A
dictatorship
B
constitutional monarchy
C
theocracy
D
absolute monarchy

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