Government & Economic Systems

Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• an oligarchy
• anarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship

Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have? 

• a monarchy 
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• an oligarchy

People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 

• autocracy
• oppression 
• anarchy
• revolution

People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 

• autocracy
• oppression 
• anarchy
• revolution

Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

• She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote
• As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws. 
• She personally votes on every issue and law. 

Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

• He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
• As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
• He personally votes on every issue and law. 

Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy?

• the ruler
• the people
• the court system
• the elected legislature

What type of government is ruled by force? 

• Theocracy 
• Democarcy
• Dictatorship 
• Monarchy 

What do both a monarchy and dictatorship have in common?

• they both give power to the citizens 
• they are both an autocracy 
• they are both a democracy 
• they are both an anarchy 

How does totalitarian rule impact the citizens of a country?

• Citizens have more freedom because the government protects their rights.

• Citizens have more freedom because they are able to speak and vote freely.

• Citizens have less freedom because the government restricts their rights.

• Citizens have less freedom because they don’t ask the government for them.