4.1 Government Review

In which form of government do people have a say in all government decisions?

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Federal System

• Totalitarianism

What is a form of government where people elect individuals to represent and rule on their behalf?

• Theocracy

• Representative Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

Which form of government has a monarch with absolute or total power?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Republic

• Absolute Monarchy

• Federal System

What is a form of government that rules through a small group, such as a single political party or the wealthy?

• Oligarchy

• Federal System

• Absolute Monarchy

• Republic

In which system of government does the ruler have total control over all aspects of society?

• Federal System

• Totalitarianism

• Representative Democracy

• Theocracy

What is the main characteristic of a republic?

• Elected representatives and leaders, rather than a monarch.

• A single ruler with absolute power.

• A government ruled by religious leaders.

• A system where citizens vote on laws directly.

How does direct democracy differ from representative democracy?

• In direct democracy, citizens vote on laws and policies directly, while in representative democracy, they elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

• Direct democracy involves a single ruler, while representative democracy involves multiple leaders.

• Direct democracy is based on religious laws, while representative democracy is secular.

• In direct democracy, only elected officials can vote, while in representative democracy, all citizens can vote.

What distinguishes a constitutional monarchy from an absolute monarchy?

• A constitutional monarchy has a constitution that limits the powers of the monarch and outlines the rights of citizens, whereas an absolute monarchy does not.

• A constitutional monarchy is ruled by elected officials, while an absolute monarchy is ruled by a single leader.

• A constitutional monarchy is based on religious laws, while an absolute monarchy is secular.

• A constitutional monarchy allows citizens to vote directly on laws, while an absolute monarchy does not.

Define a dictatorship and provide an example of one.

• A dictatorship is a government ruled by a single leader with absolute power, often maintained through force. An example is North Korea.

• A dictatorship is a government ruled by elected representatives. An example is the United States.

• A dictatorship is a government based on religious laws. An example is Saudi Arabia.

• A dictatorship is a government where citizens vote directly on laws. An example is Switzerland.

Sharia is a set of rules that guide Muslims on how to live an ethical life and it sets/shape government fundamentals and laws strictly from the Quran.

• True

• False