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Unit 1A Test

Question 9 • SSHS Civics

Which type of government is most likely to result from force theory?

Answer
A
democracy
B
oligarchy
C
republic
D
federalism

Explanation

Force theory says a government is formed when a person or group uses force to take control and make others obey. This most often leads to rule by a small, powerful group, which is an oligarchy. Democracy depends on rule by the people, not seizure of power by force.

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