Types of Government Quiz

What is the main characteristic of a democracy?

• People's participation in decision-making

• Dictatorship by a single ruler

• Limited rights for the citizens

• No elections or voting

In a democracy, who holds the power to make decisions?

• The president

• The people

• The military

• The wealthy elite

What is the role of a monarch in a monarchy?

• Serve as a figurehead with no real power

• Act as a representative of the people

• Make decisions based on the advice of the parliament

• Serve as the head of state and hold the highest authority in the government

What type of government is ruled by a king or queen?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

• Communism

In a monarchy, how is the next ruler usually determined?

• By being the oldest person in the country

• By drawing straws

• Hereditary succession

• By winning a popularity contest

What is a dictatorship?

• A form of government where the people have equal power and authority

• A form of government where a single person or a small group has absolute power and authority.

• A form of government where the military has absolute power and authority

• A form of government where the power is shared among different political parties

Who has all the power in a dictatorship?

• A single individual or a small group of people

• The entire population

• The military

• Foreign governments

What are the main features of a dictatorship?

• Equal distribution of power among branches of government

• Democratic election of leaders

• Freedom of speech and press

• Single ruler with absolute power, suppression of opposition, limited political freedoms, and control over the media

What is the difference between a monarchy and a dictatorship?

• Monarchy is ruled by a king or queen, while dictatorship is ruled by a single leader or a small group of people.

• Monarchy is ruled by a dictator, while dictatorship is ruled by a king or queen

• Monarchy and dictatorship are the same thing

• Monarchy is ruled by a group of people, while dictatorship is ruled by a single leader

What is the main characteristic of a monarchy?

• People's participation in decision-making

• Dictatorship by a single ruler

• Hereditary succession of power

• No elections or voting