Government Quiz

What is a government described as?

• A social club

• A financial institution

• The political system in a country or community

• A cultural organization

Which type of government is characterized by citizens having the right to vote?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

In which type of government is leadership typically inherited?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Communism

In which type of government might you find a constitution that limits the power of the ruler?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

Which type of government is often associated with hereditary rule?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Socialism

Which type of government is most likely to have a prime minister?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Anarchy

In a democracy, who governs the people?

• A single ruler

• The military

• The people

• The wealthy

How are decisions made in a democracy?

• By a single leader

• Through elected representatives

• By the military

• By the wealthiest individuals

Which country is ranked sixth in the list of most democratic nations?

• Canada

• Ireland

• Sweden

• Australia

Which country is ranked eighth in the list of most democratic nations?

• Denmark

• Norway

• Iceland

• Australia