Understanding Government Systems Quiz

Which of the following countries is an example of a symbolic monarchy?

• Saudi Arabia

• United Kingdom

• People's Republic of China

• Republic of Cuba

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In a monarchy, how is the succession of the ruler typically determined?

• By election

• By appointment from the parliament

• Passed down through the same family, typically to the oldest child

• By a lottery system

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Which of the following is a key goal of socialism?

• Concentration of wealth

• Equal distribution of goods and services

• Expansion of military power

• Promotion of individual entrepreneurship

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Identify a disadvantage of a monarchy.

• High levels of democratic governance

• Potential for unsuitable leaders

• Equal distribution of resources

• Frequent changes in leadership

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Which of the following countries is an example of a democracy?

• Saudi Arabia

• Republic of Cuba

• New Zealand

• People's Republic of China

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What is a primary challenge faced by democracies?

• Lack of political power for the monarch

• Potential instability due to constant leadership changes

• Concentration of power in one individual

• Equal distribution of goods and services

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Which type of government is characterized by one person or ruling party holding supreme power?

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Autocracy

• Symbolic Monarchy

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In which type of monarchy does the monarch hold all political power?

• Symbolic Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Democratic Monarchy

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Which of the following is a drawback of socialism?

• High levels of individual wealth

• Lack of incentives can lead to failure

• Frequent changes in leadership

• Concentration of power in one individual

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Which country is an example of a socialist system?

• United Kingdom

• Republic of Cuba

• New Zealand

• Saudi Arabia

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