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A monarchy is a form of government where power is passed down through generations within a royal family. The youngest monarch was Mary, Queen of Scots who inherited the throne at just 6 days old, while the longest-reigning current monarch is King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand who took the throne in 1946. A theocracy is a form of government where power is believed to be held by a god or gods and political leadership is governed by religious officials.
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Yellowstone National Park is located primarily in Wyoming and is home to the Yellowstone supervolcano. The supervolcano has erupted massive explosions over 2.1 million years ago and could potentially wipe out 2/3 of the United States if it were to erupt again. Yellowstone is also famous for its geothermal features like geysers, containing the majority of the world's most famous geysers, including Old Faithful. Yellowstone was established as the first national park in the United States in 1872 and sees over 3 million visitors each year who come to experience the natural beauty and geology of the park.
Zion diego
Zion National Park is located in southern Utah. The park was formed when layers of sediment deposited over thousands of years were lifted to form mountains, which were then eroded by rivers to create deep canyons. Zion features unique rock structures like arches and bridges, and is home to a variety of plants and animals adapted to the desert climate. Popular activities include hiking, biking, and rock climbing, but the park faces issues with overcrowding.
23. future government
The politics of the world are constantly changing due to technological advancements, environmental issues, and global events, calling into question the roles of governments and levels of citizen involvement. Currently, national governments deal with domestic issues while international organizations address global problems, but more coordination is needed. New technologies have given citizens more opportunities to participate in political discussions online. Some envision a global government maintaining equality and cooperation between all people and planets in the future.
18. rights & resposibilities roman.pptm
The document discusses human rights and citizenship. It describes how many countries outline citizens' political and human rights in their constitutions. It also discusses the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which established rights and freedoms after World War II. The document notes that sometimes rights can conflict, like privacy rights versus freedom of the press, and these cases may be decided in court. Finally, it discusses the right to vote as a key way citizens can influence their country's governance in a democracy.
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- 4. Theocracy Theocracy, meaning ‘rule by god’