Government and Politics Quiz

Define Absolute Monarchy.

• A form of government where a single ruler has complete control
• A political system where the ruler is elected by the people
• A form of government where citizens have equal control
• A government system where power is shared among multiple rulers

Define Totalitarian Government.

• A government system where power is shared equally among the citizens
• A political system that allows for multiple parties and free elections
• A form of government that prioritizes individual freedoms and rights
• A system in which the state holds total authority over the society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life.

Define Dictatorship.

• A political system where the power is held by a hereditary ruler
• One person holds absolute power and authority over a country or a group of people.
• A form of government where decisions are made by a group of elected officials
• A system of government where power is shared equally among all citizens

Define Democracy.

• Democracy is a system of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation.
• Democracy is a system of government where the leader is chosen by birthright.
• Democracy is a form of government where the military has absolute power.
• Democracy is a type of monarchy ruled by a single individual.

Define Direct Democracy.

• Policy initiatives are decided by a single leader
• People decide policy initiatives directly
• Policy initiatives are decided by a computer algorithm
• Policy initiatives are decided by a small group of elites

Define Representative Democracy.

• A system where the president makes all the decisions
• A form of government where people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
• A type of government with no elected officials
• A form of government where people vote directly on every issue

Define Republic.

• A form of government in which the country is considered a monarchy
• A form of government in which the country is considered a 'public matter', not the private concern or property of the rulers.
• A form of government in which the country is considered the private concern of the rulers
• A form of government ruled by a single individual

Define Law.

• A type of clothing
• A system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
• A type of food
• A type of animal

Define Constitution.

• A type of musical instrument
• A type of clothing material
• A type of fast food
• A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

Define Human Rights.

• Human rights are not important in today's society
• Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.
• Human rights are determined by a person's social status
• Human rights are only applicable to certain privileged individuals