Types of Democratic Systems: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which type of democratic system is implemented in the United Kingdom?

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Parliamentary

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Presidential

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Direct

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Constitutional

Question 2

In a parliamentary democracy, who chooses the head of government?

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The legislature elects the head of government.

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The citizens directly elect the head of government.

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The head of state appoints the head of government.

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The judiciary selects the head of government.

Question 3

In a parliamentary democracy, which figure is typically the head of government?

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Prime Minister

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Monarch

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President

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Speaker of the House

Question 4

Which type of democratic system allows citizens to directly participate in making laws and decisions?

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Direct democracy

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Parliamentary democracy

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Presidential democracy

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Constitutional monarchy

Question 5

In a presidential system, what is a key advantage of having a separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches?

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Promotes checks and balances

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Increases efficiency in lawmaking

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Enhances citizen participation

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Reduces government bureaucracy

Question 6

In which country is the popular vote not always decisive in electing the president?

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United States

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United Kingdom

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Switzerland

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Canada

Question 7

In a democratic system, what is the primary function of an independent judiciary?

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To interpret laws and ensure their fair application

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To represent the interests of citizens in government

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To enforce laws passed by the legislature

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To oversee the actions of the executive branch

Question 8

In a parliamentary democracy, which body is responsible for selecting the head of government?

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The legislature

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The electorate

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The judiciary

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The military

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a potential disadvantage of a direct democracy?

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Accountability of elected officials

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Tyranny of the majority

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Lack of informed decision-making

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Slow and inefficient decision-making

Question 10

In a parliamentary system, which body is both the legislature and the government?

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The Parliament

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The judiciary

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The executive branch

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The constitutional court

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of direct democracy?

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Representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of the people.

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Citizens directly vote on laws and policies.

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Majority rule is the primary principle.

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Decisions are made through referendums and initiatives.

Question 12

In the United Kingdom, who is the head of government?

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The Prime Minister

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The Monarch

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The President

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The Speaker of the House of Commons

Question 13

What is the primary distinction between a parliamentary and presidential system?

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The role of the head of government

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The source of legislative power

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The method of electing the head of state

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The relationship between the executive and legislative branches

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of a democratic system?

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Power concentrated in one person

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Majority rule

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Protection of minority rights

Question 15

In a parliamentary democratic system, who is typically the head of government?

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The prime minister

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The monarch

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The president

Question 16

In the United Kingdom, who is the constitutional head of state?

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The Monarch

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The Prime Minister

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The Speaker of the House of Commons

Question 17

In a referendum, citizens are directly asked to vote on a specific issue or policy. Which type of democratic system is most likely to use referendums?

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Direct democracy

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Parliamentary democracy

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Presidential democracy

Question 18

Which of the following is a key feature of a proportional representation electoral system?

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Seats in the legislature are distributed based on the proportion of votes received

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Voters cast a single vote for a candidate

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Voters rank candidates in order of preference

Question 19

In a parliamentary democratic system, which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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The head of government

Question 20

Who appoints the cabinet members in a presidential democratic system?

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The president

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The prime minister

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The speaker of the legislature

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The chief justice of the supreme court

Question 21

In a constitutional monarchy, who is the head of state?

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The monarch

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The prime minister

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The president

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The speaker of the legislature

Question 22

What is the primary role of the judiciary in a democracy?

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To interpret and enforce laws

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To make laws

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To govern the country

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To represent the interests of citizens

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a potential challenge to democracy?

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Guaranteed citizen participation

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Rising populism

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Economic inequality

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Foreign interference

Question 24

In a parliamentary democratic system, who typically serves as the head of government?

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The prime minister

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The president

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The monarch

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The speaker of the legislature

Question 25

In a parliamentary democracy, who is typically the head of government?

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The prime minister

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The monarch

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The president

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The speaker of the legislature

Question 26

In a unitary state, which level of government holds the most power?

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National government

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Local government

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Regional government

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All levels share equal power

Question 27

In a federal system, how is power typically allocated?

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Shared between the national and state or regional governments

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Solely to the national government

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Solely to the state or regional governments

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Divided equally among all levels of government

Question 28

Which of the following examples represents a constitutional monarchy?

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The United Kingdom

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The United States

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France

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China

Question 29

What is a key difference between a parliamentary and presidential system?

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The role of the head of government

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The length of terms for elected officials

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The method of electing representatives

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The size of the legislature

Question 30

In a direct democracy, who has the ultimate decision-making power?

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The people directly

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Elected representatives

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The government

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The judiciary

Question 31

Which type of democracy gives citizens the most direct say in decision-making?

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Direct democracy

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Parliamentary democracy

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Presidential democracy

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Representative democracy

Question 32

Which of the following is a characteristic of a constitutional monarchy?

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The monarch is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but not the head of government.

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The monarch has unlimited power.

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The monarch is the head of government and the head of state.

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The monarch is elected by the people for a fixed term.

Question 33

What is the primary role of the judiciary in a democratic system?

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To interpret and apply laws fairly and impartially

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To make laws

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To enforce laws

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To appoint government officials

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a challenge confronting democracies in the modern world?

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The expansion of voting rights

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Populism

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Economic inequality

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Climate change

Question 35

Which part of a democratic government is responsible for putting laws into action?

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Government leaders

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Lawmakers

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Judges

Question 36

What sets direct democracy apart from other democratic systems?

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Citizens directly enact laws.

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Citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

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Power is concentrated in a single ruler.

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A small elite group makes all the decisions.

Question 37

In a presidential system, how is the president typically chosen?

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By direct vote of the people

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By vote of the parliament

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By a traditional council of advisors

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Through inheritance from a previous president

Question 38

In which type of democracy do citizens directly vote on laws and policies?

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Direct democracy

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Presidential democracy

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Representative democracy

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Parliamentary democracy

Question 39

In a parliamentary democracy, who is typically the head of government?

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Prime Minister

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Speaker of the House

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Monarch

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President

Question 40

What is an advantage of direct democracy?

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Increased citizen involvement in decision-making

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Stronger leadership

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Greater efficiency

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Reduced bureaucracy

Question 41

Gridlock between branches of government can be a challenge in which type of democracy?

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Presidential democracy

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Parliamentary democracy

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Direct democracy

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Constitutional monarchy

Question 42

In a constitutional monarchy, who typically serves as the head of state?

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Monarch

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Speaker of the House

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Prime Minister

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President

Question 43

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a multi-party system?

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Multiple political parties compete for power

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The military controls the government

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Only one party is allowed to govern

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Power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a type of democratic system?

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Authoritarian

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Parliamentary

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Direct Democracy

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Presidential

Question 45

In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government?

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Prime Minister

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Monarch

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President

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Chief Justice

Question 46

In a direct democracy, how do citizens make decisions about laws and policies?

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They vote directly on laws and policies

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They are only responsible for local issues

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They have no say in government decisions

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They elect representatives to make decisions for them

Question 47

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a strong democracy?

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Rule of law, where everyone is equal under the law

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Powerful military

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High population density

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Efficient economy

Question 48

How do democratic systems protect the rights of minorities?

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Through constitutional guarantees and legal protections

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By allowing them to veto government decisions

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By excluding them from political participation

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By giving them special privileges

Question 49

Which of these factors is LEAST likely to influence the effectiveness of a democratic system?

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Weather patterns

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Level of citizen participation

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Strength of political institutions

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Economic conditions