Types of Government Quiz

What is the main characteristic of an autocracy?

• Power is shared among a small group of people.

• One person has absolute power over the people.

• Citizens vote directly on every law.

• Government is based on religious laws.

Which of the following is an example of a country with an autocratic government?

• United States

• North Korea

• Canada

• Vatican City

In an oligarchy, who holds the power?

• A single ruler

• All citizens

• A small group of people

• Religious leaders

Which type of democracy involves citizens voting directly on laws and decisions?

• Indirect Democracy

• Republic

• Direct Democracy

• Theocracy

What is a key feature of a republic?

• Rule by a single leader

• Rule by law with protections for all citizens

• Rule by a small group

• Rule by religious leaders

Which type of government is characterized by the absence of any governing authority?

• Theocracy

• Anarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Which of the following is an example of a theocracy?

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• United Kingdom

• South Africa

What is a common feature of most autocracies?

• Command economies

• Free market economies

• Direct voting by citizens

• Rule by a religious group

Which type of government can be both an autocracy and a democracy?

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Anarchy

• Republic

What is the main difference between a republic and a direct democracy?

• A republic has a single ruler.

• A republic is ruled by religious laws.

• A republic involves representatives making decisions.

• A republic has no laws.