Self Check - Types of Government

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

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Federal System

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

• Confederation

• Federal System

• Parliamentary System

• Unitary System

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

• Presidential System

• Parliamentary System

• Autocracy

• Confederation

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

• Unitary System

• Confederation

• Federal System

• Democracy

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

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Unitary System

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.

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.