Understanding Political Systems Quiz

What is a system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

Which term describes a government that is accountable to the parliament and must maintain its confidence to stay in power?

• Responsible government

• Constitutional monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

What is a form of government where a single person or a small group holds absolute power, often without the consent of the governed?

• Representative democracy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional monarchy

• Direct democracy

In which system does a monarch act as the head of state within the parameters of a constitution?

• Oligarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship

What term refers to the body of people entitled to vote in an election?

• Electorate

• NGO

• IGO

• Oligarchy

Which term describes the ability to influence others through cultural or ideological means, rather than force or coercion?

• Hard power

• Soft power

• Coercion

• Anarchy

What is the use of military or economic force to influence the behaviour of other political bodies?

• Soft power

• Hard power

• Charismatic leader

• Intangible

Who is a leader that gains authority through personal charm and persuasiveness rather than formal power?

• Coercion

• Charismatic leader

• Dictator

• Monarch

What is the term for the use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance?

• Intangible

• Coercion

• Soft power

• Anarchy

Which type of democracy involves citizens directly participating in decision-making without intermediaries?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy