Test 1 : US Government

• A system of government that one person has absolute power.

• A single ruler

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Confederate

A system of government where a few people hold all the power.

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have? 

• Representative democracy
• Direct democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?  

• rule by a single political party
• a small group of leaders 
• rule by the people
• a single leader

 What does an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

• A single individual or small group exercises control over government 
• The head of state is chosen by Parliament
•  Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people 
• Their citizens decide public issues for themselves 

Nobody has power over other members of the society.

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchism

Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?

• Rule by a king or queen.
• Special privileges for the wealthy. 
• Control over the government by a single person.
• A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.

How are an absolute monarchy and a dictatorship similar?

• Both leaders come to power through popular elections.
• Both usually deny individual rights.
• Both seek to expand the power of labor unions.
• Both seek to establish a classless society.

North Koreans have to vote, but have only ONE political party [choice]. What can you conclude?

• The country is a representative democracy.
• There are many political parties in North Korea.
• 
  It sounds like a democracy, but is actually a dictatorship.
• North Korea is a theocracy.

Which feature characterizes a theocratic government

• The existence of multiple political parties.
• Enforcement of religious laws.
  
• A written constitution.
• Direct elections for governmental decisions.