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Introduction to Government — Test

Question 1 • *KCPS American Government (2027)

Which statement is an example of a theocracy?

Answer
A
In Saudi Arabia, the king will pass the throne and ruling power to his son.
B
In Vatican City, the pope makes decisions based on the Catholic religion.
C
In Russia, a small group of wealthy individuals control the government.
D
In North Korea, there is one supreme leader who makes all the laws.

Explanation

A theocracy is a government in which religious authority or religious beliefs guide political decisions. In Vatican City, the pope governs and makes decisions based on Catholicism, so choice C is an example of a theocracy. North Korea is an autocracy, Russia’s description is an oligarchy, and Saudi Arabia’s hereditary rule is a monarchy.

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