Government Unit Terms

What is the definition of a monarchy?

• A monarchy is a form of government in which a group of individuals hold supreme authority and power.

• A monarchy is a form of government in which the power is divided equally among the citizens.

• A monarchy is a form of government in which the ruler is elected by the people.

• A monarchy is a form of government in which a single individual, usually a king or queen, holds supreme authority and power.

Which type of government is ruled by a single person with absolute power?

• dictatorship

• anarchy

• democracy

• monarchy

What is the main characteristic of a democracy?

• Power vested in the government

• Power vested in the monarchy

• Power vested in the people

• Power vested in the military

Which type of government is ruled by a small group of people?

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

• dictatorship

What is the definition of a dictatorship?

• A dictatorship is a form of government where the power is shared equally among all citizens.

• A dictatorship is a form of government where the country is ruled by a council of elders.

• A dictatorship is a form of government where the citizens have the power to elect their leaders.

• A dictatorship is a form of government where a single person or a small group has absolute power and authority over the country.

Which type of government is ruled by religious leaders?

• monarchy

• theocracy

• democracy

• oligarchy

What is the main characteristic of an oligarchy?

• Power held by a small group of people or families

• Power held by a large group of people or families

• Power held by a single individual

• Power held by the entire population

Which type of government is ruled by the people through elected representatives?

• direct democracy

• autocracy

• oligarchy

• representative democracy

What is the definition of a theocracy?

• A theocracy is a form of government in which the military is recognized as the supreme civil ruler.

• A theocracy is a form of government in which the people have the ultimate power and authority.

• A theocracy is a form of government in which the economy is recognized as the supreme civil ruler.

• A theocracy is a form of government in which a cleric (religious person) is recognized as the supreme civil ruler.

Which type of government is ruled by a king or queen?

• anarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy