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

• A small number of people.

What is a key feature of an oligarchy?

• The people have ultimate power

• A single leader rules for life

• Power is controlled by 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

• One person or group.

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

• A) A king or queen

• B) The people as a whole

• C) One person or group

• D) A small number of people.

Which form of government involves leaders being chosen through elections or referendums?

• Monarchy

• Totalitarianism

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

In which form of government does a single leader have absolute power over the government and military?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Socialism

• Oligarchy

Which form of government is characterized by complete control over citizens' religious beliefs and political affiliations?

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Oligarchy

• Socialism

What distinguishes socialism from other forms of government?

• A) A king or queen rules

• B) The people choose their representatives

• C) The means of production are owned by the people

• D) Power is held by a small group.

Which form of government is typically controlled by people from the same family or social group?

• A) Democracy

• B) Oligarchy

• C) Monarchy

• D) Socialism