Question

who rules? name: ivaneah b. true or false? use what you learned in the reading and in exercise a to fill in the chart below. 1. a monarchy can be like a dictatorship or it can be part of a democracy. o true o false example or reason: 2. a dictatorship can also be a democracy. o true o false example or reason: 3. a democracy can have both representative and direct characteristics at the same time. o true o false example or reason: 4. an oligarchy can include representative democracy. o true o false example or reason: 5. a government can be both a monarchy and an anarchy at the same time. o true o false example or reason: 6. theocracy can co - exist with monarchy. o true o false example or reason: 7. theocracy can co - exist with democracy. o true o false example or reason: 8. an oligarchy can be like a dictatorship. o true o false example or reason:

Explanation:

These answers are based on the definitions and characteristics of different forms of government. Monarchy, dictatorship, democracy, oligarchy, anarchy, and theocracy have distinct features, and in some historical and contemporary cases, there can be overlaps or similarities in certain aspects.

Answer:

1. True. Reason: In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unrestricted power like a dictator, while in a constitutional - monarchy, it is part of a democratic system with limited power.
2. False. Reason: A dictatorship is rule by one person with absolute power, while democracy is rule by the people. They are opposite concepts.
3. True. Reason: For example, in the US, there is representative democracy through elected officials, and also elements of direct democracy like initiatives and referendums in some states.
4. False. Reason: Oligarchy is rule by a few, while representative democracy is rule by elected representatives of the people. They are different forms of governance.
5. False. Reason: Monarchy is rule by a monarch and anarchy is a lack of government. They cannot co - exist.
6. True. Reason: In some historical states like the Papal States, there was a combination of religious (theocratic) and monarchical elements.
7. True. Reason: Some countries may have democratic elections while also having religious laws and institutions playing a significant role.
8. True. Reason: In an oligarchy, a small group holds power, and if this group exercises power in an autocratic way, it can be similar to a dictatorship.