Geographer's Perspective: Types of Government and Political Systems

Question 1

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

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religious principles and beliefs

Question 2

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

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A queen dies, and her son becomes king.

Question 3

In a republic, __________ represent territories and citizens in government.

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elected officials

Question 4

Which of the following definitions best describes the term devolution?

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the breakup of a state into smaller, independent states

Question 5

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

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prime minister

Question 6

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

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the judicial branch

Question 7

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

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constitutional monarchy

Question 8

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

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absolute monarchy

Question 9

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

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federal

Question 10

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

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religious

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