Political Systems- Quiz 1

In North Korea, Kim Jong -un has absolute power over the government, people, economy, and religion. What is North Korea an example of?

• totalitarian autocracy

• authoritarian autocracy

• authoritarian oligarchy

• totalitarian oligarchy

Which term does not fit?

• autocracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• dictatorship

Which type of government system has a central authority that holds all or nearly all of the power?

• an oligopoly

• a confederation

• a local government

• a unitary government

Australia has a federal system of government. This means that power is

• centered in the country's state governments.

• divided between the national and state governments.

• divided between Australia and the United Kingdom.

• centered in the country's national government.

A federal system of government is

• Unique to the United States.

• One in which the central government controls the economy.

• One in which central government power is limited by a system of checks and balances.

• One in which power is shared between a central government and state or regional governments.

How does a dictatorship MOST differ from a democracy?

• In a dictatorship, the power of the government is restricted.

• In a dictatorship, individuals have the final say in government.

• In a democracy, citizens share in governing and being governed.

• In a democracy, no limits are placed on individual freedoms and rights.

Which two kinds of governments would be considered farthest apart in terms of placing importance on popular freedom?

• democracy and dictatorship

• oligarchy and military rule

• federal republic and constitutional monarchy

• theocracy and oligarchy

Which of these would you be MOST likely to see in an authoritarian government?

• the targeting of "others" for extermination

• the promise of a "utopia" by the political party

• the use of violence to enforce its political vision

• the rule by one person or a small committee

What is a difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?

• In authoritarian governments, the people rule.

• In authoritarian governments, many have power.

• In democracies, the power of the government is limited.

• In democracies, government officials gain power through force.

A type of democracy where people elect representatives. Those representatives make some decisions.

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Autocracy

• Indirect (representative) democracy