Question

1. which government system seeks to eliminate private ownership entirely?

a. democracy through elections
b. dictatorship with strict rule
c. socialism for shared control
d. communism for collective rule

1. which form of government is characterized by decision-making that primarily benefits a small, wealthy elite?

a. socialism for shared control
b. oligarchy by elites
c. totalitarianism by control
d. democracy with public vote

1. how can the judiciary check the power of the executive branch?

a. by ratifying international treaties
b. by declaring actions unconstitutional
c. by vetoing executive decisions
d. by issuing executive orders

Explanation:

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• Option a: Democracy focuses on political participation via elections, not eliminating private ownership.
• Option b: Dictatorship is about autocratic rule, not economic ownership elimination.
• Option c: Socialism aims for shared control of major industries but doesn't entirely eliminate private ownership.
• Option d: Communism's goal is collective rule and complete elimination of private ownership, with resources owned communally.

• Option a: Socialism emphasizes shared control for the broader society, not a small elite.
• Option b: Oligarchy is a system where a small, wealthy elite holds power and makes decisions benefiting themselves.
• Option c: Totalitarianism is about complete state control over all aspects, not just elite benefit.
• Option d: Democracy involves public voting for decisions benefiting the public, not a small elite.

• Option a: Ratifying international treaties is an executive or legislative (depending on the system) function, not judicial.
• Option b: The judiciary checks executive power by declaring their actions unconstitutional (judicial review), which is a key check.
• Option c: Vetoing executive decisions is a legislative (e.g., presidential veto is executive, legislative override) or executive check, not judicial.
• Option d: Issuing executive orders is an executive branch power.

Answer:

d. Communism for collective rule

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