Types of Government Quiz

Which type of government is based on religious laws and leaders?

• Communism

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

Imagine you are living in a country where everyone shares everything equally and there is no private property. Which type of government is this?

• Democracy

• Communism

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

Why do governments have the power to make decisions?

• To affect many people

• To play games

• To write stories

• To sell food

What does the United States' Constitution explain?

• How the government is organized

• How to cook food

• How to play sports

• How to build a house

What does it mean when a monarch has absolute control?

• No one could question the king or queen's power

• The king or queen must follow the parliament

• The people choose the king or queen

• The king or queen has no power

What is a dictatorship?

• A government run by a dictator who uses force to control people's rights and freedoms.

• A government where people vote for their leaders.

• A government led by a king or queen.

• A government with no leaders.

Why do most dictators use force?

• To make people happy

• To control the rights and freedoms of the people

• To help people vote

• To build schools

Imagine you are living in a country with a dictator. What might be some challenges you face in your daily life? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• You might have many rights and freedoms.

• You might be able to vote for your leaders.

• Your rights and freedoms might be controlled by force.

• You might be able to travel anywhere you want.

What is a theocracy?

• A government led by religious leaders who enforce religious laws.

• A government led by elected officials.

• A government led by a king or queen.

• A government with no leaders.

Why are the countries shown in green, blue, and orange on the map?

• They have a national religion.

• They are the largest countries.

• They are the richest countries.

• They have the most people.