Government Study Guide

A queen rules a nation. When she dies, her son will inherit the throne. Which type of government is found in this country?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

Which statement best describes the role of a citizen living in a direct democracy?

• He pays a large fine if he does not vote in an election

• He has a king that makes decisions for him

• He votes for a representative to act on his behalf in government decisions

• He personally votes on every issue and law

What is the MOST LIKELY reason a nation has a revolution?

• People are pleased with the government

• People are disillusioned with the leader

• Citizens live in a direct democracy

• The people vote for it

Which of the following is a train of a limited government system?

• Most aspects of the citizens' lives are under government control

• Only men have the right to vote

• Citizens have basic rights and responsibilities

• Religion guides most political decisions

A military official led a revolution. He seized complete control of the nation and kills anyone opposed to his rule. Which type of government is found in this country?

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Limited Government

• Dictatorship

Which statement best describes the word "citizen"?

• A person who lives within a government and has certain rights and responsibilities

• A person who keeps order, sets rules, and provides services for a government

• A person elect by others to represent them

• A person who studies political boundaries

Which is an example of an unlimited government?

• Direct Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Tyranny

Which statement best describes the role of a citizen living in a representative democracy?

• He pays a large fine if he does not vote in an election

• He has a king that makes decisions for him

• He votes for an official to act on his behalf in government

• He personally votes on every issue and law

A small group of military generals take control of a nation. They make all the rules and do not seek input from advisors. Which type of government is found in this country?

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Autocracy

Islam is the state religion in some countries in the Middle East. Citizens are required to practice this religion by law. Which type of government is found in these nations?

• Theocracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Oligarcy