Exploring Forms of Government for Your Civics Test

The video tutorial explores various forms of government, including democracy, oligarchy, monarchy, dictatorship, autocracy, and anarchy. It explains the decision-making processes and power structures within these systems. The video also covers economic ideologies like socialism and communism, highlighting their impact on production and property. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for civics education.

What is the term used to describe the way a country is controlled, including decision-making and choice of ruler?

• Form of government

• Political system

• Social structure

• Economic system

In the United States, how do people exercise their decision-making power?

• By protesting

• By voting

• By paying taxes

• By following laws

Which form of democracy involves citizens voting directly on public issues?

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

In a representative democracy, what do citizens vote for?

• Public issues

• Policies

• Laws

• Representatives

What is the simplest definition of an oligarchy?

• Rule by none

• Rule by a few

• Rule by many

• Rule by one

In an absolute monarchy, who is above the law?

• The people

• The king

• The parliament

• The military

How does a dictator typically rise to power?

• Through military force

• By birthright

• By wealth

• Through elections

What is the main characteristic of an autocracy?

• Rule by one with unlimited power

• No rule

• Rule by many

• Rule by a few

What is the term for a society with no one in control?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Anarchy

• Autocracy

In socialism, who controls the means of production?

• Private individuals

• The government

• Corporations

• The military