Types of Political Systems

What is a democracy?

• A form of government where a monarch holds the position for life.

• A system of government where leaders are elected by the people.

• A country whose head of government is an elected or chosen president.

• A system of government where the president is a ceremonial role.

In a direct democracy, who takes the decisions?

• A selected group of representatives.

• The monarch alone.

• All adult citizens.

• A ceremonial president.

How is a monarch's position typically obtained?

• Through democratic elections.

• By inheriting the position.

• By being the most popular candidate.

• Through government appointment.

What distinguishes a republic from a monarchy?

• In a republic, the head of government is always a monarch.

• In a republic, the head of government is elected or chosen.

• In a republic, the head of government inherits their position.

• In a republic, the head of government is appointed by the monarch.

Can a republic be non-democratic?

• No, all republics are democratic by definition.

• Yes, the head of government in a republic may be appointed rather than elected.

• No, republics do not have a head of government.

• Yes, but only if the republic has a monarch.

What is a military dictatorship?

• A government where religious leaders have absolute power.

• A government where the army has absolute power.

• A government run by many political parties.

• A government where only the wealthy have power.

In a military dictatorship, what may a country run by dictatorship sometimes be called?

• A monarchy.

• An oligarchy.

• A theocracy.

• A republic.

What is an oligarchy?

• A government where the army has absolute power.

• A government where religious leaders rule the country.

• A government where only a few wealthy people hold power.

• A government where all citizens have equal power.

What is typically supported by the wealthy and the military in most oligarchies?

• The power of the religious leaders.

• The power of the dictatorship.

• The power of the leadership.

• The power of the common people.

What is a theocracy?

• A government where the army rules the country.

• A government where elected officials rule the country.

• A government where religious leaders rule the country.

• A government where the wealthy rule the country.