Forms of Government Quiz

In a constitutional monarchy, the power of the monarch (king) is limited, but who does hold the most governmental power?

• A. Parliament

• B. the dictator

• C. Monarchy

• D. the totalitarian leader

Consider the following characteristics: - government run by the religion - few individual liberties - priests or religious officials are usually in charge Which form or government is being described here?

• A. fascism

• B. communism

• C. monarchy

• D. theocracy

Consider the following characteristics: - highly militaristic - denial of individual rights - intense, almost religious patriotism - highly centralized government run by the one leader - dictatorial, one-party rule What is being described here?

• A. monarchy

• B. communism

• C. fascism

• D. theocracy

Which of the following is characterized by the use of propaganda, complete control over every aspect of daily life, religious persecution, and death to opponents?

• monarchy

• totalitarianism

• Parliamentary democracy

• fascism

Historical examples of fascist governments have included both Germany and Italy.

• True

• False

What were two of the best examples of fascism and totalitarianism covered in the lecture? Be careful, the order matters in the correct answer.

• Greece-Stalin and Rome-Hitler

• USSR-Hitler and Germany-Hitler

• England-Hitler and USA-Stalin

• Germany-Hitler and USSR-Stalin

How are socialism and communism similar? Choose the correct similarity.

• Basic needs are met, but there is no incentive to innovate, improve, or achieve, since no one will receive more no matter how hard they work or how talented they are.

• Different classes will receive more or less, depending on how close they are to the leader, or how much they do for the leader.

• No classes have any private property and all possessions belong to the people. All resources are run by the government on behalf of the people (in theory).

What is the biggest difference between the two kinds of democracy: direct and indirect?

• Direct has a king that works with the people/Indirect has no govt leader, only a congress

• Direct involves every citizen personally voting on everything/Indirect involves citizens electing representatives to vote for them on everything.

• Indirect has a king that works with the people/Direct involves every citizen personally voting on everything.

Capitalism is often associated with democratic societies because in capitalism, people have economic freedom, just like people have political freedom in a democracy.

• False

• True

From the notes, which of the following was the best example of a republic?

• USA

• England

• Italy

• Russia (Soviet Union, USSR)