Forms and Systems of Government

What is a type of government where power is held by a single ruler who has complete control over the country?

• monarchy

• democracy

• anarchy

• dictatorship

Which type of government is characterized by the rule of the people, where citizens have the power to elect their leaders?

• oligarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

In a absolute monarchy, who holds the highest position of power?

• president

• prime minister

• dictator

• monarch

Which type of government is a form of democracy where the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What is a system of government where power is inherited through a family lineage?

• oligarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

• anarchy

Which type of government is characterized by a single ruler who holds absolute power and authority?

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• democracy

• constitutional monarchy

In a republic, who holds the highest position of power?

• President

• King

• Prime Minister

• Governor

Which type of government is a form of democracy where the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Republic

What is a system of government where power is held by the people, who exercise their power through elected representatives?

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Representative democracy

How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?

• leaders are given power by kings

• leaders are born into ruling families

• leaders are named in the constitution

• leaders are chosen by the upper class