Forms and Systems of Government

In which form of government is lawmaking power given to a single individual who usually holds such power by birthright?

• democracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• theocracy

The notion that governmental power lies with the people is found in what type of government?

• communism

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• republic

In which form of government does the power lie with a small elite group of people?

• monarchy

• representative democracy

• oligarchy

• dictatorship

In which form of government does the power lie with one individual?

• dictatorship

• Representative democracy

• direct democracy

• monarchy

Which of the following includes the government playing an active role in the economy and owns major industries

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Socialism

• Theocracy

In which form of government is power passed from one family member to another and they keep power for life

• Communism

• Socialism

• Monarch

• Anarchy

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

• rule by a single political party

• a single ruler

• rule by the people

• a small group of leaders

Which statement correctly describes communism?

• The central government controls all economic planning

• Workers are considered to be the lowest social class

• Property ownership is determined by family status

• Wealth is distributed according to social class

Floridians elect 40 state senators and 120 representatives that help create the laws for citizens in Florida. What type of government does Florida have?

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Socialist

• Representative Democracy

Which is a characteristic of a direct democracy

• All eligible citizens can assemble and vote on government issues

• Citizens elect representatives and official to government offices

• Common citizens can petition the king or queen

• Citizens can vote for the dictator's political party