Governments, Enlightenment, and Revolution

Imagine you are studying the political system of America. What form of Democracy does America follow?

• Representative

• Direct

• True

• Voter

What type of government has a leader who has absolute power?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?

• a dictatorship

• a monarchy 

• a theocracy

• a representative democracy

Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have?

• a monarchy 

• a dictatorship

• a theocracy

• an oligarchy

Brady is a citizen of a country that practices representative democracy. What does this imply about his role in the government?

• Brady will face legal consequences if he fails to vote

• As a citizen, Brady is a part of the government and has a seat in the Congress

• Brady elects representatives who make decisions on issues and laws on his behalf

• Brady personally votes on every issue and law

A country ran by a collection of wealthy individuals such as the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is what type of government?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

A form of government in which God or a deity and his representative on earth (church official) is recognized as the supreme civil ruler.

• democracy

• autocracy

• oligarchy

• theocracy

A form of government in which power is held by a leader who has absolute authority, may use force to control - leader not elected

• capitalism

• dictatorship

• communism

• oligarchy

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a government?

• To provide security

• To keep order

• To provide jobs

• To provide services

In which type of monarchy is the ruler often only the head of state, not the head of government, and is a figurehead with no power. In this type of monarchy, citizens maintain their rights.

• 
  Total monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Democracy