Understanding Government Systems Quiz

What is a monarchy?

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by a king or queen

• A government ruled by a dictator

• A government ruled by the people

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Leaders are elected by the people

• Power is held by one person or a small group

• Laws are based on religious texts

• Citizens have the right to vote

In a democracy, who holds the power?

• The military

• The people

• A single ruler

• Religious leaders

Which type of government is ruled by religious leaders?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Identify a key feature of a monarchy.

• Leaders are elected by citizens

• A king or queen inherits the throne

• Power is shared among all citizens

• Laws are based on religious texts

How does a dictatorship differ from a democracy?

• In a dictatorship, leaders are elected by the people

• In a democracy, power is held by one person

• In a dictatorship, power is concentrated in one person or a small group

• In a democracy, laws are based on religious texts

What is a common characteristic of both monarchy and dictatorship?

• Leaders are chosen by the people

• Power is inherited

• Power is held by a single person or a small group

• Laws are based on religious texts

Which of the following best describes a democracy?

• A government where power is inherited

• A government where power is held by religious leaders

• A government where citizens have the power to elect their leaders

• A government where power is held by a single ruler

What is one way a theocracy is different from a democracy?

• In a theocracy, leaders are elected by the people

• In a democracy, laws are based on religious texts

• In a theocracy, religious leaders hold power

• In a democracy, power is inherited

Which type of government allows citizens to vote for their leaders?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Theocracy