Government Types Quiz

What is the role of citizens in a direct democracy?

• To elect representatives

• To participate directly in lawmaking

• To follow the monarch's decisions

• To have no involvement in government

What is the main characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Shared power among citizens

• Absolute control by one leader

• Elected representatives

• No government structure

What is the role of a dictator if there is a constitution?

• They have no control

• They control the constitution

• They share power with citizens

• They are elected by the people

What is an oligarchy?

• A government ruled by a single person

• A government where everyone has power

• A small group of people having all the power

• A government ruled by religious leaders

What does the Greek word "oligarchy" mean?

• Rule by one

• Rule by all

• Rule by a few

• Rule by none

What is a junta?

• A type of democracy

• A small group of military officers ruling a country

• A religious government

• A government with no control

What does "Theo" mean in Greek?

• King

• People

• God

• Law

What is the traditional symbol for anarchy?

• A crown

• A circle with an A inside

• A cross

• A star

What is the purpose of religious law in a theocracy?

• To elect leaders

• To settle disputes and rule the people

• To allow free association

• To create anarchy

A dictatorship can also be a democracy.

• True

• False