Government System

A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• a monarchy 
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• a representative democracy

A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• a monarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• a single party state

Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have? 

• a monarchy 
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• a direct democracy

Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

• She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote
• As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws. 
• She personally votes on every issue and law. 

Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

• He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
• As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
• He personally votes on every issue and law. 

A single-party state nation is best described by which of the following?

• one ruler, freedom of religion, 2 or more legal political parties, very limited freedom of movement
• no elections, one party, ideology changes as the party in power changes
• opposition to regime is not tolerated, censorship, one legal political party, 
• communist, censorship, freedom to travel, political expression is welcomed

What is a Dictatorship?

• A system of government in which one person reigns usually a king or queen
• Absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual , regarded as a political idea
• Form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effect constitutional limitations
• An economic theory favoring a classless society and the abolition of private

Which structure of government has the local and central governments working together and sharing power?

• Confederation
• Unitary
• Federation
• Authoritiarian

Who is the Chief Executive in a Presidential Democracy?

• President
• Prime Minister
• Congress
• Parliament

What type of structure of government involves the central government having full control?

• Federation
• Authoritarian
• Confederation
• Unitary