SSCG1b

Which of the following best describes an authoritarian form of government?

• A government in which one person or a small elite holds unlimited power

• A government where all citizens have equal power

• A government run by religious leaders

• A government with no leaders at all

Which of the following is an example of an authoritarian dictatorship mentioned in the text?

• Nazi Germany (1933 – 1945)

• United States (1776 – present)

• United Kingdom (1800 – present)

• Canada (1867 – present)

In a democratic form of government, how are leaders chosen?

• Through elections in which citizens participate

• By military appointment

• By inheritance

• By appointment from a dictator

Which statement is true about citizen participation in authoritarian governments?

• Citizens have little to no real power or rights

• Citizens freely choose their leaders

• Citizens can form their own political parties

• Citizens control the military

What is a key difference between authoritarian and democratic governments regarding citizen participation?

• Authoritarian governments limit or control citizen participation, while democratic governments encourage it

• Both types allow equal participation

• Democratic governments do not allow citizen participation

• Authoritarian governments require all citizens to vote

Which of the following is NOT typically a characteristic of an authoritarian government?

• Government determines citizens' occupations and rations resources

• Citizens have the right to freely choose their leaders

• Military leaders often hold power

• Votes are closely controlled or limited

Why are autocracies and oligarchies often led by military leaders?

• Because military force helps them gain and maintain control over citizens

• Because citizens elect military leaders

• Because military leaders are always the most educated

• Because military leaders are chosen by the people

In a democracy, what is required for the government to act?

• Consent of the people

• Approval from a dictator

• Military approval

• Approval from a single political party

Which of the following countries is listed as a present-day example of an authoritarian dictatorship?

• North Korea

• France

• Japan

• Australia

What is the main purpose of the activity link provided in the text?

• To help students find out which countries are authoritarian and who the dictators are

• To teach students how to vote

• To show students how to become dictators

• To explain the history of democracy