Government Systems

Which of the these LEAST resembles the other three in how they exercise authority in the countries they govern?
I. Theocracy  
II. Democracy    
III. Dictatorship    
IV. Monarchy  

• I
• II
• III

Which citizenship practice best characterizes a dictatorship?

• writing letters to newspapers attacking government policies
• joining political party opposed to government
• attending demonstrations to show support of the government

A theocratic government is often characterized by

• censorship, religious laws, and repression
• a written constitution
• the existence of multiple political parties 

--Usually has a single ruler
--Ruler is not bound by law
--People have no rights.  

Which types of government are most closely linked to these characteristics?

• democracy/dictatorship
• monarchy/dictatorship 
• democracy/dictatorship

In which type of government does the power belong to only one person

• autocracy
• democracy
• oligarchy

Which is an example of a monarch?

• the Prime Minister of Great Britain 
• the President of the United States
• the King of Saudi Arabia

The source of power in a theocracy is

• religion
• economics
• the people

A democracy in which people elect others to make laws is a

• monarch democracy
• direct democracy
• representative democracy

Under which form of government do the leaders rule with the consent of the citizens? 

• dictatorship
• absolute monarchy
• republic

Which government system best represents the United States? 

• autocracy
• democracy
• oligarchy