Forms of Government

What is the main characteristic of a democracy?

• One person has complete control

• Power rests with a small number of people

• The people choose their own representatives

• A king or queen rules for life.

In a totalitarian government, who has control over the citizens' lives?

• The people

• A king or queen

• One person or group

• Elected representatives

What is a key feature of an oligarchy?

• Power is held by the people

• A single leader rules for life

• Power rests with a small number of people

• The means of production are owned by the people.

Who typically rules in a monarchy?

• The people

• A small group

• A king or queen

• Elected officials

In socialism, who owns and controls the means of production?

• A) A king or queen

• B) The people as a whole

• C) A small group

• D) One person

Which form of government allows citizens to choose their leaders through elections or referendums?

• Totalitarianism

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Which form of government is characterized by a single leader with absolute power over the government and military?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Socialism

• Oligarchy

In which form of government does a single person or group have complete control over citizens' religious beliefs and political affiliations?

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Socialism

• Monarchy