Types of Governments Test

A government led by a king or queen is called:

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

In a dictatorship, who usually holds power?

• A small group of elites

• One leader with absolute control

• Religious leaders

• The citizens

An oligarchy is best described as:

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a few powerful individuals

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by one leader

A government where nobody is in charge is called:

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

In a theocracy, laws are based on:

• Military orders

• Constitutions

• Scared Text

• Business Contracts

In which government do citizens hold the power through voting?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Which of the following countries is a modern constitutional monarchy?

• North Korea

• Ancient Sparta

• United Kingdom

• Iran

Which government is the most extreme form of dictatorship, controlling all aspects of life?

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

In a representative democracy, citizens elect to make laws.

• Priests

• Representatives
• Judges

• Monarchs

In a totalitarian system, leaders often use to control what people believe.

• Elections

• Free Press

• Propaganda
• Petitions