Question

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true or false? use what you learned in the reading and in activity a to complete the

1. a monarchy can be like a dictatorship or it can be part of a democracy. o true example or reason: o false
2. a dictatorship can also be a democracy. o true example or reason: o false
3. a democracy can have both representative and direct characteristics at the same time. o true example or reason: o false
4. an oligarchy can include representative democracy. o true example or reason: o false
5. a government can be both a monarchy and an anarchy at the same time. o true example or reason: o false
6. theocracy can co - exist with monarchy. o true example or reason: o false
7. theocracy can co - exist with democracy. o true example or reason: o false
8. an oligarchy can be like a dictatorship. o true example or reason: o false

c. vocabulary. solve the crossword puzzle using vocabulary from the reading
across
3 type of democracy where citizens elect to represent them in government
7 a small group that rules a country after a takeover by force
9 one person rules all the power
10 type of democracy where citizens in a small - land - area group together
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Explanation:

1. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's powers are limited and it can be part of a democratic - system. In an absolute monarchy, it can be similar to a dictatorship. So, the statement is true.
2. A dictatorship is a form of government where one person or a small group has absolute power, which is contrary to the principles of democracy (rule by the people). So, the statement is false.
3. Many modern democracies have elements of both representative (e.g., elected representatives) and direct democracy (e.g., referendums). So, the statement is true.
4. An oligarchy is rule by a few, and it is not the same as representative democracy which is rule by elected representatives of the people. So, the statement is false.
5. A monarchy is a form of government with a monarch, while anarchy is a state of no - government. They cannot co - exist. So, the statement is false.
6. There are historical examples like some medieval kingdoms where religious leaders had significant influence alongside the monarch. So, the statement is true.
7. Some countries have democratic systems with religious influences in their laws and governance. So, the statement is true.
8. In an oligarchy, a small group holds power, and in some cases, it can be as autocratic as a dictatorship. So, the statement is true.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. True
7. True
8. True