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What can lead to confusion within the leadership of an oligarchy?
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Disagreement among the ruling group.
What is the main characteristic of a democracy?
Power rests with the people.
In which type of government is it most likely for every individual to influence decisions?
Democracy.
Explain how the power structure in a democracy operates.
Power is distributed among the people, and decisions are typically made through voting, allowing everyone to have a say.
Contrast the means of leadership in autocracies and democracies.
Autocracies are led by a single ruler, while democracies allow for leadership through collective voting and public influence.
What happens when the ruling group in an oligarchy disagrees?
There can be confusion about leadership and decision-making.
Why might the internal dynamics of an oligarchy vary?
Because the ruling group may have differing opinions, leading to either agreement or disagreement.
How does decision-making in an oligarchy differ based on the dynamics within the ruling group?
The ruling group may agree, leading to cohesion, or disagree, which can result in confusion about leadership and decisions.
Name three examples of rulers in an autocratic government.
King, Queen, Dictator.
How do autocracies and democracies differ in terms of power distribution?
In an autocracy, power is concentrated in one individual, while in a democracy, power is distributed among all the people.
Which type of government often does not allow the general population to have a say?
Oligarchy.
What is the defining characteristic of an autocracy?
Complete control by one person.
Define an oligarchy.
An oligarchy is a type of government where a small group of people holds power, often without input from the general population.
What is the key feature that differentiates an oligarchy from an autocracy?
In an oligarchy, a small group holds power, whereas, in an autocracy, one person holds complete control.
In a democracy, how do people typically have a say in the government's decisions?
Through voting.
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