Types of Government Quiz US Civics (w/o PPT)

What are the three main types of government based on power distribution?

• Unitary, Confederal, Federal

• Democratic, Republican, Monarchy

• Socialist, Communist, Capitalist

• Parliamentary, Presidential, Hybrid

Which type of government system is characterized by a central authority holding the majority of the power?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Democratic

What is a potential disadvantage of a confederal system?

• Over-centralization of power

• Lack of coordination between regions

• Uniformity in policy

• Strong central leadership

What is a key feature of a unitary government?

• Local governments hold ultimate power

• Parliament holds ultimate power

• Citizens hold ultimate power

• The judiciary holds ultimate power

How is citizen participation often characterized in a unitary government?

• Citizens have full control over government decisions

• Citizens participate in all levels of government equally

• Citizen participation is often limited to local elections or advisory roles

• Citizens have no role in government

What is a potential downside of a confederal government?

• Strong central control

• Inconsistencies

• Lack of local participation

• Uniformity in laws

What is another challenge mentioned for authoritarian governments?

• Lack of information

• Excessive freedom of speech

• Overabundance of resources

• High levels of innovation

In an authoritarian government, decisions are made by:

• A democratic vote

• A single leader or small group

• A public referendum

• A judicial panel

What is a challenge faced by democratic governments according to the text?

• Economic recession

• Political polarization

• Technological backwardness

• Cultural homogeneity

What are the two main types of government systems mentioned?

• Federal and Unitary

• Presidential and Parliamentary

• Monarchical and Democratic

• Authoritarian and Totalitarian