3.1 Forms of Government

What is an autocracy?

• A form of government where power is divided among many people.

• A form of government where one person exercises all power.

• A democratic government with free and fair elections.

• A government where power is inherited through a royal family, but with restrictions.

Which of the following is a type of autocracy?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Federal republic

• Parliamentary democracy

What is an absolute monarchy?

• A monarchy where the monarch shares power with an elected parliament.

• A monarchy where the monarch has no restrictions on their power.

• A monarchy where the monarch's role is purely ceremonial.

• A monarchy where the monarch is elected by the people.

How do autocrats typically enforce their rule?

• By promoting personal freedoms and individual rights.

• By allowing free and fair elections.

• By enforcing strict obedience to the government and limiting personal freedoms.

• By distributing power among local governments.

Which of the following is true about elections in an autocracy?

• Elections are free and fair, and the opposition is encouraged to participate.

• Elections are sometimes held, but they are not free nor fair.

• Elections are held frequently to ensure the legitimacy of the autocrat.

• Elections are not a feature of autocracies.

Which countries are mentioned as examples of autocracies in the world today?

• United States and United Kingdom

• France and Germany

• North Korea and Venezuela

• Canada and Australia

What type of monarchy has a monarch with unlimited power?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Democratic monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

• Parliamentary monarchy

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is restricted by what?

• A decree from the previous monarch

• Public opinion and protests

• A written constitution

• The country's military forces

How is the right to rule determined in most monarchies?

• By a general election

• By being born into a royal family

• By a competitive examination

• By appointment from a religious leader

Which of the following countries is an example of an absolute monarchy?

• The United Kingdom

• Canada

• Brunei

• Sweden