Question

practice: for each of the scenarios below, identify the type of government being described. scenario in the united states, citizens elect representatives to federal, state and local government positions. these representatives make decisions for the people. in russia, after the collapse of the soviet union, many of the most important decisions are made by a small group of very wealthy people. some native american tribes organize themselves by having all male adult members of the tribe vote to make changes to the laws. type of government

Explanation:

• In the US, citizens elect representatives, which is characteristic of a representative democracy.
• In Russia (post - Soviet Union), decision - making by a small group of wealthy people is plutocracy.
• Among some Native American tribes, where all adult male members vote, it is a form of limited democracy (specifically, if only men vote, it is not a fully inclusive democracy).

Answer:

• In the United States: Representative Democracy
• In Russia (after the collapse of the Soviet Union): Plutocracy
• Some Native American tribes: Limited Democracy (Male - only voting)