Understanding Government and Economic Systems

Which form of government is characterized by rule by one person?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Theocracy

In a democracy, who holds the power?

• One person

• A few people

• The people

• A religious leader

Fill in the blank: In a ________, the government is ruled by a religious leader.

• A) Democracy

• B) Theocracy

• C) Oligarchy

• D) Autocracy

Which system of government has a central government with all the power?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Democratic

Fill in the blank: In a ________ system, power is shared between a central government and states.

• A) Unitary

• B) Federal

• C) Confederal

• D) Autocratic

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and a free market?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Theocracy

Fill in the blank: In ________, the government controls the economy and protects people from private businesses.

• A) Capitalism

• B) Socialism

• C) Communism

• D) Democracy

What is a key feature of communism?

• Free market

• Private ownership

• Shared wealth

• Moderate taxes

Which form of government is ruled by a few people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Theocracy

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a form of government where the people elect representatives.

• A) Direct democracy

• B) Republic

• C) Monarchy

• D) Dictatorship