Unit Quiz World Geography

Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy?

• the ruler
• the people
• the court system
• the elected legislature

Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy?

• the king
• the people
• the legislature
• small group of powerful rulers

What type of government is ruled by force? 

• Theocracy 
• Democarcy
• Dictatorship 
• Monarchy 

Which government's source of power rests in a religious text or ruler?

• Theocracy 
• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Anarchy

The citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have?

• Direct Democracy
• United Democracy
• Republic Democracy
• Representative Democracy

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

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Dictatorship

What type of government has a king or queen that holds all the power?

• Monarchy
• Dictatorship
• Direct Democracy
• Republic

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

• Great Britain
• Germany
• North Korea
• Canada

From the following theories, which matches best with a ruler appointed through family or religion?

• Force Theory
• Divine Right
• Social Contract
• Social Order

Government leaders are not held accountable for the well-being of the citizens in their country

• Limited
• Unlimited