Types of Government Quiz

What is a Unitary Government?

• A government where power is divided between central and state governments

• A centralized government where all powers are held by a single central agency

• An alliance of independent states with a weak central government

• A government where power is held by a small elite

Which country is an example of a Federal Government?

• Great Britain

• North Korea

• United States

• China

What type of government is characterized by a single person holding unlimited political power?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Federal Government

Which system has a centralized power base with decisions made by a single leader or small group of elites?

• Democracy

• Federal Government

• Totalitarianism

• Oligarchy

What rights are protected in a Democracy?

• Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the right to vote

• The right to rule by a single leader

• The right to make decisions without public input

• The right to restrict assembly and speech

Which government type is often referred to as a dictatorship?

• Democracy

• Authoritarian

• Federal Government

• Direct Democracy

What is the main difference between Presidential and Parliamentary systems?

• Presidential systems have a single leader

• Parliamentary systems have separate executive and legislative branches

• Presidential systems have separate executive and legislative branches

• Parliamentary systems have a centralized power base

Which system is characterized by power resting with the citizens?

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Authoritarian

Which country is an example of a Parliamentary Government?

• United States

• Great Britain

• North Korea

• China

What is a key characteristic of a representative democracy?

• Power is held by a single leader

• Representatives are chosen through elections

• Sovereign power is held by those who are eligible to vote

• Government controls all aspects of the economy