In non-democratic countries, the power of government may derive from a monarchy, military dictatorship, or religious authority. True False

The statement is True.

In non-democratic countries, the government's power can indeed stem from several sources including monarchy, military control, or religious authority. Monarchies may concentrate power in the hands of a royal family, military dictatorships often arise from coups where military leaders seize control, and regimes led by religious authorities enforce laws and governance based on religious principles. Each of these forms leads to governance that lacks the democratic processes typically found in democratic nations, where power is derived from the consent of the governed. Instead, these non-democratic structures impose authority without widespread public participation or electoral accountability.