3.1 - Forms of Government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a democracy?

• A government where power is held by a single ruler

• A government where power is inherited through family lines

• A government where citizens have the power to make laws and decisions

• A government controlled by a small group of elites

Multiple Choice

What is one key characteristic of a democracy?

• Power is held by a single ruler

• Power is inherited through family lines

• Power is vested in the hands of the citizens

• Power is determined by military strength

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?

• In direct democracy, people vote on each issue themselves, while in representative democracy, people elect representatives to make decisions.

• Direct democracy was first seen in Ancient Rome, while representative democracy was popular in Ancient Greece.

• Direct democracy is used in America today, while representative democracy is not.

• Representative democracy does not involve voting.

Open Ended

What is another name for a representative democracy?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about oligarchy are correct? (choose 2)

• Power lies with a small group or the elite.

• It is usually made up of wealthy individuals.

• All citizens have equal power.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an absolute monarchy?

• Power is inherited through a royal family line.

• The monarch has absolute power.

• All citizens can vote for the monarch.

• Examples include King Louis XIV and King George III.

Multiple Choice

An absolute monarch's power is

• limited by a constitution

• absolute, total

• reliant upon a small group of leaders

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a constitutional monarchy?

• A government where the monarch's power is limited by a constitution and the country is governed by elected officials.

• A government where a single ruler has absolute power over the country and people.

• A government where religious leaders hold all the power.

• A government with no laws or order.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a theocracy? (Choose 3)

• Power lies with religious leaders or institutions.

• Laws are based on religious principles.

• The monarch is ceremonial.

• Religious leaders influence laws.

Multiple Choice

How does a dictatorship typically maintain power?

• Through military force

• By being elected by the people

• By following religious principles

• By having no government

Multiple Choice

Which form of government is characterized by a complete lack of government, chaos, and no laws or order?

• Anarchy

• Autocracy

• Theocracy

• Constitutional Monarchy