Government: Monarchy Quiz

What is a Monarchy? (Pick the best answer)

• Undivided or sovereign rule by a single person

• Supreme power is vested in the people

• A small group exercising control (often for selfish purposes)

• Where a population blindly submits to an authority

What are the features of a Constitutional Monarchy? (Historical perspective)

• Monarch is elected

• Monarch has their power limited by another government body

• Monarch is ordained by God

• Monarch is above the law

What are the features of a Absolute Monarchy? (Historical perspective)

• A person becomes a monarch through heredity or marriage

• Has full control of government spending

• Has control of all aspects of a citizen's life

• Can be checked by other parties within government

If a monarch has control over the countries ability to declare war and the country's wallet (with no checks), what type of monarchy is it?

• Absolute

• Constitutional

If a monarch has control over the countries ability to declare war and the country's wallet (with checks from a parliament, who can veto it), what type of monarchy is it?

• Absolute

• Constitutional