Exploring Types of Government Classifications

What is the main characteristic of an autocracy?

• Power is distributed among many people.

• Power is shared between central and local governments.

• Power is held by a small group.

• Power is held by a single individual.

Which type of government has a central government with total power over all divisions?

• Democracy

• Confederation

• Unitary government

• Federal government

In a direct democracy, who makes the laws?

• The people themselves

• A single ruler

• A small group of elites

• Elected representatives

What is a key feature of a dictatorship?

• Power is distributed geographically

• High level of public participation

• Power is held by elected officials

• Absolute power held by one person or a small group

How is power distributed in a federal government?

• Power is held by a single individual

• Power is held by a small group

• Power is shared between central and local governments

• Central government holds all power

Which of the following is an example of a confederation?

• France

• European Union

• United Kingdom

• United States

In a presidential system, how are the executive and legislative branches related?

• The executive controls the legislative branch.

• They are merged into one branch.

• The executive is part of the legislative branch.

• They are separate and independent.

Who selects the Prime Minister in a parliamentary system?

• A small group of elites

• The executive branch

• The legislative branch

• The people directly

What is a key difference between a presidential and a parliamentary system?

• In a presidential system, the executive is part of the legislative branch.

• In a parliamentary system, the executive is separate from the legislative branch.

• In a presidential system, the executive is elected independently of the legislative branch.

• In a parliamentary system, the executive is elected independently of the legislative branch.

Which classification of government involves a loose association of independent states?

• Federal government

• Unitary government

• Democracy

• Confederation