Forms of Government Quiz

Imagine you're in a world where one person holds all the power. What would you call this type of government?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Imagine you're in a world where the political power is in the hands of the people. What would you call this system of government?

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

The United States of America has a Direct Democracy.

• True

• False

Imagine you're a citizen in a country where you get to choose representatives through free and fair elections, and these representatives make decisions on your behalf. What form of government is this?

• Representative Democracy

• Federalism

• Unitary System

• Direct Democracy

Imagine you've landed in a world ruled by a dictator! What would you expect to see around you?

• Government controls most aspects of life.
  

• Religious beliefs are supported by the government.

• The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.

• Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy

Imagine you're in a country where citizens often have no rights. What type of government is this likely to be?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

One person is in charge of a...

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

Citzens vote to elect leaders in a

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

A small group leads the government in a(n)

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudalism