Which political system does the quotation best support?

A. Limited monarchy
Correct! The quotation supports limited or constitutional monarchy in which the king or queen must have the consent of Parliament.

B. Dynastic rule
Incorrect. This quotation does not support rule by a dynasty.

C. Totalitarianism
Incorrect. This quotation does not support the government controlling every aspect of citizens’ lives.

D. Theocracy
Incorrect. The quotation does not support rule by a religious organization.

Black South Africans lived under this form of government during apartheid. A small group of whites restricted the rights of blacks through a series of more than 300 laws. What is the name of this group?

A. Monarchy
Incorrect. South Africa was not controlled by a monarchy during apartheid.

B. Theocracy
Incorrect. South Africa was no controlled by a theocracy during apartheid.

C. Oligarchy
Correct! This is an example of an oligarchy.

D. Totalitarianism
Incorrect. South Africa was not controlled by totalitarianism during apartheid.

The list above describes which of the following forms of government?

A. Democracy
Incorrect. The list does not describe the promotion of individual rights.

B. Totalitarianism
Correct! Hitler controlled all aspects of the lives of the citizens of Germany.

C. Limited monarchy
Incorrect. The list does not describe a constitution or legislative body to control Hitler’s actions.

D. Theocracy
Incorrect. The list does not describe a government run by a religious group.

The Pharaohs who ruled ancient Egypt were believed to be human gods on Earth. This form of government is —

A. democracy
Incorrect. This does not describe a democracy.

B. theocracy
Correct! Theocracies involve the political rule by a religious group or a representative of a religion.

C. oligarchy
Incorrect. This does not describe an oligarchy.

D. totalitarianism
Incorrect. This does not describe totalitarianism.