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WORLD HISTORY
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Which of the following most accurately describes the form of government of the United States?
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Communism. A form of government in which one political party controls the laws and the government controls the economy.
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Democracy. A form of government in which the people make decisions about laws and the people vote for their leaders.
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Oligarchy. A form of government in which a few wealthy individuals control the laws and economy.
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Monarchy. A form of government in which a king or queen makes the decisions regarding laws and economy of the country.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While often categorized as a democracy, the United States is more accurately defined as a constitutional federal republic.
Detailed explanation-2: -Legislative-Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate) Executive-Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies) Judicial-Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements best describes direct democracy in the United States? Some state and local governments allow direct democracy but the federal government does not.
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