Forms of Government Quiz

Which of the following best describes a monarchy?

• Government ruled by a council.

• Government where power is held by the people.

• Government ruled by a king or queen.

• Government without any structured rules.

What is a key characteristic of a democracy?

• Power is inherited.

• Citizens have the power to vote on all decisions.

• A single leader makes all the decisions.

• The government is controlled by a small group of people.

In a dictatorship, how is power typically held?

• Through inheritance.

• Through election by the populace.

• By force or coercion.

• By a group of wealthy individuals.

Which of the following best defines an oligarchy?

• Rule by the many.

• Rule by the few.

• Rule by one.

• No rule at all.

What does anarchy entail?

• A structured government with a constitution.

• A government where power is divided among branches.

• A society without a publicly enforced government.

• A society ruled by religious leaders.

(Forms of Democracy) Match the following:

• Social Democracy

• Free, fair, competitive elections between multiple, distinct political parties; separation of powers into different branches of government; rule of law; protection of human rights and civil liberties for all

• Representative Democracy

• Government in which the citizens elect representatives to create and implement public policy

• Liberal Democracy

• Government where all citizens are legally entitled to certain social rights; univeral access to public services including education, health care, workers' compensation, public transportation, care for children/elderly; advocates freedom from discrimination

• Direct Democracy

• Government in which the people represent themselves and vote directly for new laws and public policy