Question

1. the recognized leader in a __?__ has all of the decision - making powers and control of the people’s wills.

a. republic
b. dictatorship
c. confederation

1. a person ruling with divine right:

a. received a majority vote
c. received authority from god
b. is a member of the legislature
d. divided power with the executive branch

1. democracies are characterized by all of the following except:

a. popular sovereignty
b. minority rights
c. minority rule
d. personal freedom

1. the theory of how government developed that begins with the early family eventually becoming a government was the __?__ theory?

a. force
b. devine right
c. social contract
d. evolutionary

1. the type of democracy which features mass participation is:

a. direct (pure)
b. representative
c. totalitarian
d. social contract

Explanation:

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A dictatorship is a form of government where a single ruler (dictator) has absolute decision - making power and control over the people's will. A republic is a form of government where power is held by the people and their elected representatives. A confederation is a union of sovereign states. So the answer is related to the definition of dictatorship.

The concept of "divine right" means that a ruler's authority comes directly from God. Receiving a majority vote is related to democratic elections. Being a member of the legislature is about a legislative role, not about ruling with divine right. Dividing power with the executive branch is about separation of powers in a democratic system. So the answer is about the source of authority being God.

In a democracy, the principles include popular sovereignty (the people are the source of power), minority rights (the rights of minority groups are protected), and personal freedom. However, democracy is based on majority rule, not minority rule. So the option that is not a characteristic of democracy is minority rule.

Answer:

b. Dictatorship

Question 12