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Types of Government Quiz

Authored by Kelly Donilon

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Types of Government Quiz
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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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