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Types of Political Systems

Authored by Kristen Hamid

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Types of Political Systems
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a direct democracy, who takes the decisions?

A selected group of representatives.

The monarch alone.

All adult citizens.

A ceremonial president.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is a monarch's position typically obtained?

Through democratic elections.

By inheriting the position.

By being the most popular candidate.

Through government appointment.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

A monarchy.

An oligarchy.

A theocracy.

A republic.

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