Forms of Government Test

In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh was the head of the government, thus making him a god on earth and religious leader over all of Egypt.

Saudi Arabia is led by a king. The king appoints a Council of Ministers to help govern, but there are no elections.

In 2004, the nation of Somalia was considered the world’s only country without a government. There was no central leader in the nation leading to years of being unstable.

In Switzerland, ALL citizens can vote directly several times during the year on new laws or to undo laws.

In England in 1215, a small group of wealthy, powerful men forced the king to share power with them.

The island of Cuba is a country in which all goods are equally shared by the people and the government controls the economy (money).

One person leads North Korea and he does NOT allow the people to have any opinions or choices.

In the United States, citizens elect representatives to the national, state, and local levels of government who make decisions for the people.

During World War II, the countries of Germany, Italy, and Japan were all led by ONE leader, who held all of the political power.

In many nations today, monarchs have generally become symbols of national unity, while REAL power is held by elected officials who follow a constitution.