Autocracy Quiz

What is an autocracy?

• A form of government where power is divided among many people.

• A form of government where one person has unlimited power.

• A form of government where power is held by the military.

• A form of government where power is held by elected representatives.

What is an absolute monarchy?

• A government where a military leader takes power through violent means.

• A government where power is divided among many people.

• A government where a person becomes the sole leader by being born into a family of rulers.

• A government where power is held by elected representatives.

What does the term dictatorship mean?

• A government where power is divided among many people.

• A government where absolute power is centered in the hands of a dictator and sometimes his closest partners.

• A government where power is held by elected representatives.

• A government where power is held by the military.

What is another name for an authoritarian regime?

• A democratic state.

• A federal state.

• A totalitarian state.

• A republic.

How can dictators come to power?

• By being elected, appointed by the ruling party, or taking the position by force.

• By being elected through democratic elections only.

• By being appointed by the military only.

• By inheriting their position only.

What are the three government powers controlled by a dictator?

• Legislative, executive, and judicial.

• Legislative, military, and judicial.

• Executive, military, and judicial.

• Legislative, executive, and military.

What happens to elections under a dictatorship?

• Elections are held regularly.

• Elections are banned after the dictator is elected.

• Elections are held but only for show.

• Elections are held but only for the military.

What is the method used by Hitler in Nazi Germany to gain power?

• He was appointed by the military.

• He was democratically elected but then made himself 'Supreme Leader'.

• He inherited his position.

• He was elected by the ruling party.

What is the purpose of holding 'fake' elections in a dictatorship?

• To genuinely allow people to choose their leader.

• To give the appearance of democracy and public support.

• To follow international laws.

• To allow the military to choose the leader.