Government Test

A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in one person or group usually put in place with force and violence.

• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship

A form of government with a king or queen at the head.

• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship

A form of government where the people elect individuals to make the laws for them. Not all citizens are allowed to vote in this government. If the citizens do not like the government officials, they can vote them out next election.

• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship

A form of government where the people vote on all major issues - majority rules.

• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship

Read the following scenario and determine which form of government it be: Since its 1917 constitution, Mexico has had a central government based in its capital, Mexico City, and thirty-one states that also have their own state governments and share power with the central government. Citizens vote for their representatives. What type of government does Mexico have?

• Dictatorship
• Monarchy
• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy

Read the following scenario and determine which form of government it be: In North Korea the government is ruled by a member of the country’s military and he has complete control. The ruler oversees all aspects of the country’s government and does not allow the citizens, even his advisers, to participate. What type of government does North Korea have?

• Dictatorship
• Monarchy
• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy

Read the following scenario and determine which form of government it be: Last year, King Julien inherited the throne in the country of Madagascar. King Julien will have sole control of the government and the lemurs of Madagascar will not be able to participate in their government. What type of government does Madagascar have?

• Dictatorship
• Monarchy
• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy

Read the following scenario and determine which form of government it be: Ancient Athens had a form of government system where all citizens voted on every decision. What type of government did Ancient Athens have?

• Dictatorship
• Monarchy
• Direct Democracy
• Representative Democracy

Compare citizen participation in democracies and dictatorships. How does the role of citizens differ in each form of government?