What is the primary characteristic of an autocracy?

• Rule by a small group of people

• Rule by a single individual

• Rule by elected representatives

• Rule by a monarch

Which type of government is typically led by a king or queen?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Autocracy

In an oligarchy, who holds the power?

• A single ruler

• The general public

• A small group of people

• A royal family

Which of the following is a common feature of a monarchy?

• Leaders are elected by the people

• Power is inherited

• Power is seized by force

• Decisions are made by consensus

What is a key difference between an autocracy and a monarchy?

• Autocracies have no leader

• Monarchies are always democratic

• Autocracies are ruled by a single person, while monarchies are ruled by a royal family

• Monarchies are ruled by a small group

Which type of government is most likely to have a council of elites making decisions?

• Autocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

In which type of government does the ruler typically have absolute power?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Republic

Which of the following is an example of a hereditary government system?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

What is a potential disadvantage of an oligarchy?

• It can lead to a lack of diverse perspectives in decision-making

• It ensures equal representation for all citizens

• It allows for quick decision-making

• It is always unstable

Which type of government is most likely to have a dictator?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Democracy