Understanding Government Systems

What is a democracy?

• A system where the economy controls the government

• A system where decision-making power is given to everyone

• A system where a small group makes decisions

• A system where a single ruler makes all decisions

What does a direct democracy involve?

• A group of leaders from the same party making decisions

• A single leader making decisions

• Everyone voting on every major decision

• Electing representatives to make decisions

What is an oligarchy?

• Rule by a single person

• Rule by a small group of leaders

• Rule by elected representatives

• Rule by a monarch

What type of government does the United States have?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

What is a monarchy?

• Government by elected officials

• Rule by a king or queen

• Government where everyone votes

• Government by a small group

What is the main characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Rule by elected representatives

• Rule by a small political party

• Rule by a king or queen

• Rule by force by a single leader

What is socialism?

• A type of government

• A government run by a dictator

• An economic system that promotes private ownership

• An economic system that limits individual ownership

In a communist system, who makes the important economic decisions?

• The leaders of the Communist Party

• The monarch

• The oligarchs

• The elected representatives

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• A monarchy limited by laws and a constitution

• A government where the monarch is elected

• A monarchy with no limits on power

• A government where the monarch has absolute power

Which type of democracy is best suited for small groups?

• Indirect democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy