Question

Elections limit the power of which type(s) of government(s)? Select all that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

constitutional monarchy

constitutional monarchy

constitutional republic

constitutional republic

dictatorship

dictatorship

oligarchy

oligarchy

totalitarian

1 answer

Elections limit the power of the following types of government:

  • Dictatorship
  • Oligarchy
  • Totalitarian

In these government types, the presence of elections can serve to dilute concentrated power and introduce accountability and representation, which are usually absent in such systems.

While constitutional monarchies and constitutional republics also involve elections, they typically operate under frameworks where elections are already an established norm that limits the power of the ruling entity, so they are less constrained by the electoral process than the other types listed.

Therefore, the correct selections would be:

  • Dictatorship
  • Oligarchy
  • Totalitarian