Types of Government Quiz

Types of Government Quiz

Assessment

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Libby Rozeski

Used 8+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How many people rule in an autocracy?

everyone

a few people

one person

religious leaders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which type of government has one ruler with absolute control over citizens' lives?

Democracy

Oligarchy

Theocracy

Dictatorship

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of a representative democracy?

No representatives

Citizens elect leaders to represent them

Rule by a small group

Rule by divine power

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is an oligarchy?

Rule by one person

Rule by a small group of people

Rule by the people

Rule by divine power

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Who is in control of an anarchy?

Rule by a king or queen

No one is in control

Rule by a small group

Rule by divine power

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In an oligarchy, who has political power?

All citizens equally

A certain group based on social class or race

Only the monarch

Religious leaders

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which type of government has citizens directly controlling government?

Representative democracy

Direct democracy

Theocracy

Dictatorship

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