Forms of Government Quiz

Forms of Government Quiz

7th Grade

14 Qs

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Forms of Government Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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In a democracy, how do citizens express their political will?

Through divine mandate

Through inheritance

Through regular elections

Through a small ruling group

Answer explanation

In a democracy, citizens express their political will primarily through regular elections, allowing them to choose their representatives and influence government decisions. Other options do not reflect democratic principles.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What is a key characteristic of a dictatorship?

Representation by elected officials

Ultimate authority with a single leader

Power shared among wealthy families

Governance by religious principles

Answer explanation

A key characteristic of a dictatorship is that ultimate authority rests with a single leader, who makes decisions without the need for elected representatives or shared power, distinguishing it from other forms of governance.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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In a monarchy, who typically holds the ultimate authority?

Elected officials

A small group of people

A king or queen

Religious leaders

Answer explanation

In a monarchy, the ultimate authority is typically held by a king or queen, who rules the state and makes key decisions, unlike elected officials or small groups that may have limited power.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What defines an oligarchy?

Rule by a single leader

Rule by a small group of people

Rule by divine mandate

Rule by elected representatives

Answer explanation

An oligarchy is defined as rule by a small group of people, distinguishing it from other forms of governance like monarchy (single leader) or democracy (elected representatives).

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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In a theocracy, what guides the governance?

Secular laws

Inherited power

Religious principles

Wealthy families

Answer explanation

In a theocracy, governance is guided by religious principles, meaning that laws and policies are based on religious beliefs and doctrines rather than secular laws or the influence of wealthy families.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What is one way citizens can have authority in their government?

Through inheritance

Through voting

Through wealth

Through military power

Answer explanation

Citizens can have authority in their government primarily through voting, as it allows them to choose representatives and influence decisions. Inheritance, wealth, and military power do not provide democratic authority.

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Vatican City is a ​ ​ (a)   that is controlled by the ​ (b)   .

theocracy

Catholic Church

democracy

Executive Branch

Congress

Answer explanation

Vatican City is a theocracy, meaning it is governed by religious leaders. Specifically, it is controlled by the Catholic Church, which holds both spiritual and temporal authority in this unique state.

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