Civics: Forms & Systems of Government Formal Exam

What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?*

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Communism

What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power?*

• Socialism

• Communism

• Democracy

• Autocracy

Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community's interests. What form of government does Kayla have?*

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

Who has the most power in a unitary system?*

• Central government

• Local government

• State government

• Regional government

This diagram shows two different forms of government: Which statement completes the diagram?*

• In a confederal system, city governments have the most power.

• In a confederal system, international associations have the most power.

• In a confederal system, state governments have the most power.

• In a confederal system, the people have the most power.

Imagine you are a citizen of a town. Which of the following services would you expect your local government to perform?

• Delivering your mail

• Granting your child's teacher their teaching certificate

• Minting the quarters you use for parking meters

• Providing fire protection services in case of a house fire

What is a government?

• a group of corporations that control laws

• a group of people who overthrow the leaders

When is a revolution most likely to occur?

• when most people are pleased with the government

• when there is a theocracy

• a monarchy

• a theocracy

A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?

• an oligarchy

• anarchy

• a nation that has no leaders

• a person or group of people who control a country

A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?

• a dictatorship

• a representative democracy