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Political Models and Powers in Government Quiz

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Which political model emphasizes the concentration of power in the hands of a single ruler?

Autocracy

Explanation

Single ruler holds absolute power.

What type of government is characterized by rule by the wealthy or the upper class?

Plutocracy

Explanation

Rule by the wealthy or upper class.

Which political model is characterized by rule by a small group of individuals or families?

Oligarchy

Explanation

Rule by a small group.

In which type of government does a monarch hold absolute power?

Autocracy

Explanation

Monarch holds absolute power.

Which political model emphasizes the rule by religious authorities?

Theocracy

Explanation

Rule by religious authorities.

In which type of government do citizens have the most direct influence on decision-making?

Democracy

Explanation

Citizens have direct influence.

Which political model advocates for rule by the people?

Democracy

Explanation

Rule by the people.

What is the main principle behind the parliamentary system of government?

Executive and legislative branches are fused

Explanation

Executive and legislative branches fused.

Which political model emphasizes rule by religious leaders?

Theocracy

Explanation

Rule by religious leaders.

#10

What is the primary characteristic of a presidential system of government?

The head of state is also the head of government

Explanation

Head of state is head of government.

#11

What political model advocates for the absence of government and absolute freedom of individuals?

Anarchy

Explanation

Absence of government, absolute freedom.

#12

Which political system allows for the direct election of the head of state?

Presidential system

Explanation

Direct election of head of state.

#13

In a federal system of government, how are powers distributed between central and regional authorities?

Powers are shared between central and regional governments

Explanation

Central and regional governments share powers.

#14

What is a key feature of a confederal system of government?

Regional governments have most of the power

Explanation

Regional governments have most power.

#15

What is a characteristic of a unitary system of government?

All power is held by the central government

Explanation

Central government holds all power.

#16

What is a characteristic of a decentralized system of government?

Regional authorities have significant autonomy

Explanation

Regional authorities have autonomy.

#17

What is a characteristic of a meritocratic system of government?

Rule by the most educated or skilled individuals

Explanation

Rule by educated or skilled individuals.

Political Models and Powers in Government Quiz

Which political model emphasizes the concentration of power in the hands of a single ruler?

What type of government is characterized by rule by the wealthy or the upper class?

Which political model is characterized by rule by a small group of individuals or families?

In which type of government does a monarch hold absolute power?

Which political model emphasizes the rule by religious authorities?

In which type of government do citizens have the most direct influence on decision-making?

Which political model advocates for rule by the people?

What is the main principle behind the parliamentary system of government?

Which political model emphasizes rule by religious leaders?

What is the primary characteristic of a presidential system of government?

What political model advocates for the absence of government and absolute freedom of individuals?

Which political system allows for the direct election of the head of state?

In a federal system of government, how are powers distributed between central and regional authorities?

What is a key feature of a confederal system of government?

What is a characteristic of a unitary system of government?

What is a characteristic of a decentralized system of government?

What is a characteristic of a meritocratic system of government?

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