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1. In an absolute monarchy, the ruler gets to be in power by
A. getting the most votes in a democratic election
B. being a family relative of the previous ruler
C. taking power in a military coup d’ estat
D. winning the most votes in the Electoral college
3. In a parliamentary democracy, the nation’s chief executive gets to that position by
A. being elected by all of the votes
B. winning the most votes in the Electoral College
C. being selected by a majority in the legislative branch
D. simply declaring that he/she is the ruler of the country
4. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is a good example of a constitutional monarch because she
A. has absolute power over decisions made by Parliament
B. is more of a figurehead than a real ruler in Great Britain
C. was elected to the position of queen by a vote of the British people
D. can gain complete power any time she thinks is appropriate
A. getting the most votes in a democratic election
B. being a family relative of the previous ruler
C. taking power in a military coup d’ estat
D. winning the most votes in the Electoral college
3. In a parliamentary democracy, the nation’s chief executive gets to that position by
A. being elected by all of the votes
B. winning the most votes in the Electoral College
C. being selected by a majority in the legislative branch
D. simply declaring that he/she is the ruler of the country
4. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is a good example of a constitutional monarch because she
A. has absolute power over decisions made by Parliament
B. is more of a figurehead than a real ruler in Great Britain
C. was elected to the position of queen by a vote of the British people
D. can gain complete power any time she thinks is appropriate