Self Check - Types of Government

Self Check - Types of Government

12th Grade

6 Qs

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Self Check - Types of Government

Self Check - Types of Government

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

12th Grade

Hard

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of government has power held by one person with absolute authority?

Oligarchy

Autocracy

Democracy

Federal System

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of government has power shared between a central government and smaller political units?

Confederation

Federal System

Parliamentary System

Unitary System

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which system is the executive leader chosen by the legislature?

Presidential System

Parliamentary System

Autocracy

Confederation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which system gives most power to state or regional governments, with a weak central authority?

Unitary System

Confederation

Federal System

Democracy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of government is ruled by a small, self-appointed elite?

Oligarchy

Autocracy

Democracy

Unitary System

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

Choose one type of government from the quiz and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of that system. Write in complete sentences.

  • 2 points – Clearly explains one advantage and one disadvantage in complete sentences, stays on topic.

  • 1 point – Only gives one advantage or disadvantage, or writing is unclear/incomplete.

  • 0 points – No relevant answer.

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Answer explanation

I chose a Federal System. One advantage is that states can make laws that fit their own needs. One disadvantage is that sometimes state and national laws can conflict and cause confusion.