Geographer's Perspective: Types of Government and Political Systems

In a parliamentary republic, a __________ often serves as both head of state and head of government. A. prime minister B. king C. dictator D. monarch

A.

A secular government seeks to separate its decisions and policies from __________ influences. A. legislative B. religious C. political D. executive

B.

The power of monarchs is limited by a fundamental set of laws in a(n) __________. A. dictatorship B. constitutional monarchy C. theocracy D. absolute monarchy

B.

A government ruled by a king or queen is a __________. A. parliament B. military state C. monarchy D. republic

C.

In a republic, __________ represent territories and citizens in government. A. absolute monarchs B. dictators C. elected officials D. military leaders

C.

Which of the following definitions best describes the term devolution? A. the creation of a united central government B. the establishment of a coalition between member states C. the breakup of a state into smaller, independent states D. the transfer of power from one dictator to another

C.

Which of the following situations best represents a hereditary change in leadership? A. A president leaves office, and a political rival is elected. B. A legislator resigns, and the country elects a replacement. C. A queen dies, and her son becomes king. D. A general seizes power and establishes a military state.

C.

The king or queen has the ultimate authority to make decisions and direct the state in a(n) __________. A. constitutional republic B. constitutional monarchy C. parliamentary republic D. absolute monarchy

D.

The laws and policies of a theocratic government are based on __________. A. rule by a constitutional monarch B. the balance between parliament and an executive leader C. equal representation for each member state D. religious principles and beliefs

D.

Which branch of government monitors the enforcement and appropriateness of the law? A. the executive branch B. the legislative branch C. the parliamentary branch D. the judicial branch

D.