Question

1. in which type of government does one person rule? a. a dictatorship b. a representative government c. a direct - democracy d. a constitutional government 7. all dictatorships are a. democratic b. representative c. authoritarian d. totalitarian 8. in a presidential government, a. the president and vice - president are always of the same political party b. the president is chosen by the legislature c. the executive and legislative branches share powers d. the executive and legislative branches have the same powers 9. in a parliamentary government, the prime minister a. has absolute power b. is chosen by the people c. is subject to the legislatures control d. is chosen by the executive department 10. popular sovereignty means that a. the states have more power than the federal government b. the courts may decide what the words of the constitution mean c. the constitution may be amended or changed d. all government power belongs to the people. 11. what goes with majority rule in the american concept of democracy? a. absolute freedom b. totalitarian rule c. presidential government d. respect for minority rights. 12. legitimacy is important to a government because it is a. a way to affirm belief in the governments right to rule and provide stability. b. the means by which to establish leadership. c. a way for a ruler to wield absolute power. d. a means by which to ensure that everyone abides by the rule of law.

Explanation:

1. In a dictatorship, one - person rules.
2. All dictatorships are authoritarian as they involve one - person rule with no or limited democratic elements.
3. In a presidential government, the executive and legislative branches are separate and have different powers.
4. In a parliamentary government, the prime minister is chosen by the legislature.
5. Popular sovereignty means all government power belongs to the people.
6. In the American concept of democracy, majority rule is accompanied by respect for minority rights.
7. Legitimacy is important to a government as it affirms belief in the government's right to rule and provides stability.

Answer:

1. A. A dictatorship
2. B. Authoritarian
3. D. The executive and legislative branches have different powers
4. C. Is subject to the legislature's control
5. D. All government power belongs to the people
6. D. Respect for minority rights
7. A. a way to affirm belief in the government's right to rule and provide stability