Types of Government Quiz

In this type of government people have the power because they can vote for representatives.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Communism

• Dictatoship

In this type of government, the king or queen doesn't have much power in the government. Their power is limited by a constitution.

• Absolute monarchy

• Limited Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

When the central government is run by a small group of people.

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Parliamentary

Which of the following is a good example of a dictatorship?

• Great Britain

• Japan

• North Korea

• Canada

Self-appointed single person controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation

• Dictatorship

• Totalitarian

• Monarchy

• Liberty

The voters in a community meet together to make decisions and laws; Suited for smaller communities.

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

Why would a direct democracy be difficult in the United States?

• Lack of public interest

• The country's large population

• Technology is not available

• The country's small population

What do an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

• The head of state is chosen by Parliament

• Their citizens decide public issues for themselves

• Political power is exercised by representatives of the people

• An individual or small group exercises control over the government.

What does a government do?

• protects the community

• makes laws

• keeps order

• all of the above

Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?

• Rule by a king or queen.
• Special privileges for the wealthy. 
• Control over the government by a single person.
• A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.