What is a democracy?

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system of government in which people hold power system of government in which a monarch holds power system of government in which representatives hold power
Question 2
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republic?
What is the main difference between a pure democracy and a
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In a republic, people vote directly on laws, but in a democracy, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a democracy, people vote directly on laws, but in a republic, people elect representatives who make laws.
In a republic, people have no representation, but in a democracy, people have representatives who act for them.
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Which is an example of a democratic republic?
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O Iran
• Saudi Arabia
• United States
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republic?
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How is Britain's modern parliamentary system similar to a
Decision-makers are chosen by the monarch.
Decision-makers are elected by the citizens.
Decision-makers are appointed by the upper class.
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How are democracies and dictatorships different?
In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a dictatorship they do not.
In a dictatorship, people elect a leader, while in a democracy they elect representatives.
In a democracy, people elect their leaders, while in a dictatorship they only elect representatives.
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How are dictatorships and totalitarian governments related?
• Both dictatorships and totalitarian governments have kings.
• A dictatorship is the opposite of a totalitarian government.
• A totalitarian government is an extreme form of dictatorship.
Which is an example of a dictatorship?
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South Korea
North Korea
Iran
Question 8
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similar?
How are parliamentary monarchies and constitutional monarchies
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Both have monarchs whose power is restricted in some way.
Both have a document that sets out limits to the monarch's power.
Both have monarchs who do not have to abide by any laws or policies.
Question 9
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In a theocracy, which person is most likely to hold political power?
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• business leader
• elected leader
• religious leader

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: What is a democracy?

• Answer: system of government in which people hold power.

Question 2: What is the main difference between a pure democracy and a republic?

• Answer: In a democracy, people vote directly on laws, but in a republic, people elect representatives who make laws.

Question 3: Which is an example of a democratic republic?

• Answer: United States.

Question 4: How is Britain's modern parliamentary system similar to a republic?

• Answer: Decision-makers are elected by the citizens.

Question 5: How are democracies and dictatorships different?

• Answer: In a democracy, people have a say in government, while in a dictatorship they do not.

Question 6: How are dictatorships and totalitarian governments related?

• Answer: A totalitarian government is an extreme form of dictatorship.

Question 7: Which is an example of a dictatorship?

• Answer: North Korea.

Question 8: How are parliamentary monarchies and constitutional monarchies similar?

• Answer: Both have monarchs whose power is restricted in some way.

Question 9: In a theocracy, which person is most likely to hold political power?

• Answer: religious leader.