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Forms of Government and Legal Principles Quiz

#1

Which form of government is characterized by rule by a single individual with absolute power?

Dictatorship
Explanation

Rule by a single individual with absolute power.

#2

What legal principle states that a person is innocent until proven guilty?

Presumption of innocence
Explanation

Person is considered innocent until proven guilty.

#3

What is the term for a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and individual states or regions?

Federalism
Explanation

Power divided between central authority and states/regions.

#4

Which legal principle states that similar cases should be decided in a similar manner?

Stare decisis
Explanation

Similar cases should be decided similarly.

#5

In a parliamentary system, who is typically the head of government?

Prime Minister
Explanation

Prime Minister is typically the head of government.

#6

Which legal principle refers to the authority of a court to hear and decide a case?

Jurisdiction
Explanation

Authority of a court to hear and decide a case.

#7

Which form of government involves rule by a small group of people?

Oligarchy
Explanation

Rule by a small group of people.

#8

In legal terms, what is the Latin phrase for 'by the fact itself,' meaning something is evident without further proof?

Res ipsa loquitur
Explanation

Something is evident by the fact itself.

#9

In which form of government does a king or queen hold supreme power?

Monarchy
Explanation

Supreme power held by a king or queen.

#10

What is the legal doctrine that prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

Double jeopardy
Explanation

Prevents being tried twice for the same crime.

#11

What form of government is characterized by rule by the wealthy or those with significant economic power?

Plutocracy
Explanation

Rule by the wealthy or those with economic power.

#12

Which legal principle dictates that government power should be limited and that individuals have certain inherent rights that cannot be infringed upon?

Rule of law
Explanation

Government power should be limited, individuals have inherent rights.

#13

Which form of government involves rule by a religious authority?

Theocracy
Explanation

Rule by religious authority.

#14

Which form of government involves rule by a single political party?

Authoritarianism
Explanation

Rule by a single political party.

#15

What is the term for a system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of one person or a small group of individuals?

Autocracy
Explanation

Power concentrated in one person or a small group.

#16

In which form of government is power vested in a single ruler who claims divine or absolute right?

Theocracy
Explanation

Power vested in a single ruler claiming divine or absolute right.

#17

In which form of government does a small group of individuals hold power, often for corrupt or selfish purposes?

Oligarchy
Explanation

Small group holds power, often for corrupt purposes.

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