Types of Government

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 elected by the people.

• A single individual or small group exercises control over government.

Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens?

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

Which statement best describes socialism?

• Primary political power rests with local governments.

• Taxes are low, but government services are extremely limited.

• The government owns several basic industries and provides many services at no cost.

• Private property is abolished and all goods and services are provided by the government.

Which of the following governments does NOT allow voting?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

Absolute Monarchies and dictatorships are examples of which type of governments?

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Socialism

In the UK people pay high taxes but get free healthcare. This is an example of which type of government?

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Autocracy

• Communism

The North Korean government owns everything and distributes it as they see fit. This is an example of which type of government?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Where was democracy invented?

• Ancient China

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Mexico

In Ancient Egypt, the pharaoh was believed to be a living god. This is an example of which type of government?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

Queen Elizabeth II meets with the UK Prime Minister to discuss what is going on in the government. She can't interfere with what's going on in parliament. This is an example of which type of government?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy