
Types of Government Quiz

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8th Grade
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Kelly Donilon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a monarchy?
A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.
A form of government where a group of people hold all the power and authority.
A form of government where power is held by elected officials.
A form of government where a single person holds all the power and authority.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a democracy?
A democracy is a system of government in which the leader is determined by hereditary succession
A democracy is a system of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislators through free and fair elections.
A democracy is a system of government in which the ruler is chosen by divine right
A democracy is a system of government in which the military has absolute power
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a dictatorship?
A system of government where the people have equal power and authority
A type of government where the military has absolute control
A form of government where the power is shared among different political parties
A form of government where a single person or a small group has absolute power and authority.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an oligarchy?
A form of government where a small group of people have control over a country or organization.
A form of government where decisions are made by a large group of people
A form of government where a single ruler has complete control
A form of government where all citizens have equal power and control
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is anarchy?
Anarchy is a peaceful and harmonious society with no need for laws
Anarchy is a type of monarchy with a weak government
Anarchy is a state of society without government or law.
Anarchy is a form of government with strict laws and regulations
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of government is ruled by a single ruler, usually a king or queen?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Anarchy
Democracy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of government gives the power to the people to make decisions?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
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