Government & Economics Quiz

Which type of government is ruled by a king or queen?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

In which economic structure does the government make all the decisions regarding what goods and services to produce, how much people are paid, and who will receive resources?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Open

What type of government is characterized by the separation of powers between the branches of government?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Federal

• Unitary

Which form of government is ruled by a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Which economic structure is characterized by private property, freedom of choice, profit motive, and competition?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Command

• Communism

What is a key characteristic of a federal form of government?

• Power is concentrated in the hands of a single national government.

• Power is divided between a central government and regional governments.

• All power is held by a single ruler or small group.

• Government decisions are made based on religious laws.

What distinguishes a republic from a direct democracy?

• In a republic, citizens directly participate in decision making.

• In a republic, representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of citizens.

• A republic is a form of government where a monarch is the head of state.

• A republic allows for no separation of powers within the government.