How do others govern themselves?

What type of government is characterised by a single leader or party in power and often involves suppression of opposition?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Answer explanation

An autocracy is a type of government characterized by a single leader or party in power and often involves suppression of opposition. Similarly, an oligarchy is a form of government where power is held by a small group of individuals. Both autocracy and oligarchy involve the concentration of power and the suppression of opposition.

Which system of government consists of elected individuals representing the citizens, usually with a separate head of state and government?

• Presidential Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Answer explanation

Presidential Democracy and Parliamentary Democracy are systems of government where elected individuals represent the citizens, with a separate head of state and government.

In a Direct Democracy, how are decisions made?

• Through citizen assemblies only

• By elected representatives only

• Through referendums

• By a monarch

Answer explanation

Decisions in a Direct Democracy are made through citizen assemblies and referendums, not by elected representatives or a monarch.

Which of the following are features of a Constitutional Monarchy?

• A hereditary monarch

• Monarch has absolute power

• Monarch acts as a ceremonial figurehead

• Government run by elected officials

Answer explanation

Constitutional Monarchy features: hereditary monarch, ceremonial figurehead, government run by elected officials.

Which term describes a political system where religious leaders control the government?

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Plutocracy

• Republic

Answer explanation

A theocracy is a political system where religious leaders control the government. In this case, the correct choice is Theocracy.

How does a Federal government differ from a Unitary government?

• Federal has a single central government

• Federal distributes power among different levels of government

• Unitary may have local gov but central holds most power

• Federal governments are always democracies

Answer explanation

A Federal government distributes power among different levels of government, while a Unitary government may have local government but the central government holds most power.

Identify the governments that are considered authoritarian.

• Theocracy

• Democratic Republic

• Military Junta

• Constitutional Monarchy

Answer explanation

The governments considered authoritarian are Theocracy and Military Junta.

Which of the following political ideologies believes in no government and a stateless society?

• Communism

• Anarchism

• Socialism

• Libertarianism

Answer explanation

Anarchism and Libertarianism believe in no government and a stateless society.

What is the role of a Head of State in a Parliamentary Democracy?

• To lead the government

• To represent the country in diplomatic matters

• To be the commander-in-chief of the armed forces

• To pass laws

Answer explanation

The role of a Head of State in a Parliamentary Democracy is to represent the country in diplomatic matters and be the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

What does 'Sovereignty' refer to in terms of a nation’s government?

• Power to govern without external control

• The cultural heritage of a nation

• Economic independence

• Complete control over all domestic issues

Answer explanation

Sovereignty refers to the power to govern without external control and complete control over all domestic issues.