Comparing Forms of Government Quiz

What is capitalism?

• A system where a single ruler has supreme power

• An economic system where the government owns all means of production

• An economic system in which individual investors privately own the means of production

• A system of government where citizens vote directly on laws

What is a democracy?

• A system of government where a single ruler has supreme power

• An economic system where markets determine production

• A political system where the government owns the primary means of production

• A system of government where citizens exercise supreme power

What is a government-controlled economy also known as?

• Command economy

• Market economy

• Capitalist economy

• Free enterprise system

What is a market economy?

• A system where a single ruler has supreme power

• A system of government where citizens vote directly on laws

• An economic system where the government controls all production

• An economic system that relies mainly on markets to determine production

What defines a monarchy?

• A system where a single ruler exercises supreme power based on heredity or divine right

• A system of government where citizens exercise supreme power

• An economic system where markets determine production

• A political system where the government owns the primary means of production

What is the role of a parliament?

• To control the economy

• To exercise supreme power based on heredity

• To debate and vote on proposed laws

• To own the primary means of production

What is a republic?

• An economic system that relies mainly on markets to determine production

• An economic system where the government controls all production

• A system where a single ruler has supreme power

• A system of government where supreme power rests with the citizens and is exercised by their elected representatives

What is socialism?

• An economic system where individual investors own the means of production

• A political and economic system where the government owns the primary means of production

• A system of government where citizens exercise supreme power

• A system where a single ruler has supreme power

Which system is also known as a free enterprise system?

• Monarchy

• Government-controlled economy

• Socialism

• Capitalism

In which system do citizens act directly or through elected representatives?

• Market economy

• Socialism

• Democracy

• Monarchy