Foundations of Government: Why Government and Who Rules? QUIZ

Which form of government gives power to all eligible citizens through voting?

• Anarchy with no formal rules

• Dictatorship with leader orders

• Monarchy with royal decrees

• Democracy with citizen voting

In a direct democracy, who votes on each law?

• Military leaders only

• All citizens vote directly

• Only elected officials

• The king and nobles

Which statement best describes representative democracy?

• People elect representatives

• One ruler controls everything

• There are no leaders at all

• Citizens avoid all laws

Which is a challenge of direct democracy in large countries?

• It removes all leadership

• It stops people voting

• It prevents fairness

• It is slow and difficult

What happens in an anarchy?

• One dictator controls law

• Citizens elect a senate

• King writes all laws

• No government, no rules

Which feature matches an absolute monarchy?

• Laws limit the king

• People choose leaders

• No government exists

• Ruler holds all power

A constitutional monarchy is different because the ruler must follow what?

• Military commands

• Personal wishes only

• A written constitution

• Religious ceremonies

Which action helps autocrats stay in power?

• Sharing votes equally

• Letting citizens decide

• Using force or fear

• Following strict limits

Which description fits a dictatorship?

• Citizens rule by town halls

• One person has total power

• King follows a constitution

• Many groups share power

Why can dictatorships lead to corruption?

• Leaders act for themselves

• People always have vetoes

• Elections happen each week

• Courts stop unfair acts