Government Systems Quiz

What is the definition of "Oligarchy"?

• A. All powers held by one single central agency

• B. Powers of government are divided between central or national government

• C. An alliance of independent states for national defense and trade

• D. A government in which the power is held by a small often self-appointed elite

Which term describes a government where all powers are held by one single central agency?

• A. Unitary

• B. Federal

• C. Confederation

• D. Republic

What is the definition of "Federal"?

• A. A government in which one person holds unlimited power

• B. Powers of government are divided between central or national government

• C. Executive and legislative powers are separate and independent from one another

• D. Citizens gather and make decisions regarding policy

Which term describes a government where citizens gather and make decisions regarding policy?

• A. Direct democracy

• B. Autocracy

• C. Parliamentary government

• D. Presidential government

What is the definition of "Republic"?

• A. A government conducted only with the consent of the people

• B. A government in which one person holds unlimited power

• C. Small group chosen to represent the overall will of the people

• D. Has sovereign power held by those who are eligible to vote

Which term describes a government where executive and legislative powers are separate and independent from one another?

• A. Parliamentary government

• B. Presidential government

• C. Confederation

• D. Unitary

What is the definition of "Autocracy"?

• A. A government in which one person holds unlimited power

• B. A government in which the power is held by a small often self-appointed elite

• C. An alliance of independent states for national defense and trade

• D. A government conducted only with the consent of the people

Which term describes a government where executive and legislative are one?

• A. Presidential government

• B. Parliamentary government

• C. Confederation

• D. Federal

What is the definition of "Confederate"?

• A. All powers held by one single central agency

• B. Powers of government are divided between central or national government

• C. An alliance of independent states for national defense and trade

• D. A government in which one person holds unlimited power

Which term describes a government conducted only with the consent of the people?

• A. Republic

• B. Direct democracy

• C. Autocracy

• D. Federal