Monarchies and Dictatorships Quiz

What is a common factor that contributes to the confusion between dictatorships and absolute monarchies?

• Both systems are based on a constitution.

• Both systems rely on democratic elections.

• Both systems have ceremonial leaders.

• Both systems vest power in a single individual.

How do most dictators typically come to power?

• Through inheritance from a royal lineage.

• By winning a democratic election.

• Through military takeovers and force.

• By being appointed by a council.

What is a key difference in how monarchies and dictatorships refer to their leaders?

• Both use the title 'Dictator'.

• Monarchies use titles like 'President' or 'General'.

• Dictatorships use titles like 'King' or 'Queen'.

• Monarchies refer to their leaders as 'monarchs', while dictatorships use titles like 'Leader' or 'Chairman'.

What happened to most European monarchies by 1950?

• They were replaced by other monarchies.

• They became more powerful.

• They were abolished and replaced by dictatorships.

• They expanded their territories.

What often follows the abolition of monarchies?

• The establishment of dictatorships.

• The return of colonial powers.

• The rise of new monarchies.

• The emergence of liberty.