Civics Quiz

What is the study of civics?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of government and citizenship

• The study of economics

• The study of biology

What type of government is where only a few people rule?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

What type of government is where there is no recognized government?

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

A "junta type of government" is where what individual or group is in charge?

• Elected officials

• Military leaders

• Religious leaders

• Business executives

A unitary government is a type of government/democracy where the __________ level has all the power.

• Local

• State

• National

• Regional

Differentiate between an absolute monarchy vs a constitutional monarchy.

• Absolute monarchy has no laws; constitutional monarchy has a constitution

• Absolute monarchy is ruled by a king; constitutional monarchy is ruled by a president

• Absolute monarchy has unlimited power; constitutional monarchy is limited by a constitution

• Absolute monarchy is democratic; constitutional monarchy is authoritarian

A theocracy government is defined by a __________ leader being in charge of the government.

• Military

• Religious

• Elected

• Business

Differentiate between a direct democracy vs a representative democracy.

• Direct democracy is where citizens vote on laws directly; representative democracy is where citizens elect officials to make decisions

• Direct democracy is ruled by a king; representative democracy is ruled by elected officials

• Direct democracy is only in small countries; representative democracy is in large countries

• Direct democracy is authoritarian; representative democracy is democratic

In the federalism system of government, what two groups share power?

• State and local governments

• Federal and state governments

• Local and national governments

• Federal and local governments

A system where a monarchy awarding land and resources to barons and nobles is called __________.

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism