Understanding Forms of Government

In a U.S. Constitutional Republic, what is a key feature that distinguishes it from a direct democracy?

• All laws are voted on directly by citizens

• Representatives make laws on behalf of citizens

• The military holds ultimate power

• There is no written constitution

Which system of government is characterized by rule based on religious law and leadership?

• Theocracy

• Classical Republic

• Direct Democracy

• Tribal Government

What is a primary advantage of a monarchy?

• Equal representation for all citizens

• Slow decision-making process

• Quick decision-making in times of crisis

• Democratic election of leaders

In an authoritarian government, what typically happens to opposition parties?

• They are encouraged to participate

• They share power equally

• They are given limited influence

• They are usually suppressed

Which is a key characteristic of a socialist system?

• Complete private ownership

• State control of major industries

• Minimal government intervention

• Free market economics

What is a major disadvantage of direct democracy?

• Too time-consuming for large populations

• Limited citizen participation

• Excessive power to representatives

• Lack of voting rights

In a tribal government, how is leadership typically determined?

• Democratic elections

• Religious authority

• Hereditary succession

• Traditional customs and elder wisdom

Which form of government was practiced in ancient Athens?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Authoritarian regime

• Direct democracy

• Tribal system

What is a key advantage of a Constitutional Republic?

• Absolute power for leaders

• Protection of minority rights

• Religious law supremacy

• Immediate majority rule

Which system typically features a single-party rule?

• Classical Republic

• Direct Democracy

• Authoritarian government

• Constitutional Republic