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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
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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
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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
4

A(n) __________ state is comprised of a single, solitary state without consenting member governments.

A
devolved
B
unitary
C
executive
D
federal
5

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

A
parliament
B
military state
C
monarchy
D
republic
6

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
7

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

A
absolute monarchs
B
dictators
C
elected officials
D
military leaders
8

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
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
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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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