Government Types Quiz

What government type means, "Rule by the people"?

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

What government type means, "Rule by religion or religious leaders"?

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

What government type means, "Rule by a group"?

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What government type is ruled by a King or Queen who has all the power?

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

What type of democracy means that everybody votes on every single decision?

• Theocracy Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Anarchy

What type of government do we have in the United States?

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Oligarchy

Syria is a country in Asia whose leader is named Bashar al-Assad. Bashar al-Assad has virtually complete control over every part of the Syrian government. In addition to being the "President" of Syria, he is also the head of the military. Under his rule, people have few rights or freedoms, which sparked a rebellion against him. He has killed many of his own people and thrown many in jail for opposing him. What type of government BEST describes Syria?

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia led by King Salman Al Saud. The ruling family has been in power for almost 100 years. In Saudi Arabia, the official religion is Islam. The constitution of Saudi Arabia, all the rules and laws, come straight from the Quran, a holy book in Islam. Citizens of Saudi Arabia live according to religious rules, from what they eat to what they wear. Judges make rulings based on the Islamic religion. In addition to being a monarchy, what other government type is Saudi Arabia an example of?

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

Brazil is a country in South America led by President Jair Bolsonaro. The President is elected by the citizens of Brazil. They are elected every four years. Citizens also elect representatives to serve in two different legislative bodies. The President along with the legislative bodies together make most of the decisions and laws for the country. Brazil is an example of what government type?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

The United Kingdom is a country in Europe led by Queen Elizabeth II. The ruling family has been in power for the last 100 years. However, in the United Kingdom, the Queen has very little power or say in government. Instead, the people elect local representatives to Parliament, who then choose a Prime Minister. It is the Parliament, led by the Prime Minister, who create the rules for the country. In addition to a representative democracy, the United Kingdom is also an example of what type of government?

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy