Types of Governments

Question 1

In , one leader gains absolute power by force.

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a dictatorship

Question 2

In , the power is passed down through the family.

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an absolute monarchy

Question 3

In , a small group of families or elites rule.

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an oligarchy

Question 4

Madison described a republic as any system with that manage the government.

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representatives

Question 5

In , religious leaders rule.

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a theocracy

Question 6

Democracy is defined by the fact that government gets its power from the .

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will of the people

Question 7

In a democracy, all citizens take part in government policy by voting on issues.

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direct

Question 8

In a democracy, citizens choose people to act on their behalf in government.

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representative

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