Physical Geography of the United States — Unit test
Question 4 • 2026-2027_MDCPS_2106010_M/J Civics Sem 1-CR
Read the passage.Every year, Emilio has a day off from school, and his parents have a day off from work, in observance of the king’s birthday. The king of Emilio’s country, who inherited the crown from his father, has been on the throne for over 50 years. However, the king does not have much political power. While Emilio and his family have great respect for the king, they know that he is really just a symbol of their country. The real power in the country rests with the legislature, which is a body made up of elected representatives who are responsible for making the country’s laws.
Answer
A
a fascist government
B
a communist government
C
a constitutional monarchy
D
a representative democracy
Explanation
The king inherited the crown and serves as a respected symbol, but he has little political power. The elected legislature makes the laws, so the monarch’s authority is limited by the country’s governing system. This describes a constitutional monarchy, choice C. A representative democracy is a tempting choice because representatives are elected, but the passage also identifies an inherited monarch as head of state.
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