Exploring Types of Government Classifications

Exploring Types of Government Classifications

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Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

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Emma Peterson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of an autocracy?

Power is distributed among many people.

Power is shared between central and local governments.

Power is held by a small group.

Power is held by a single individual.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of government has a central government with total power over all divisions?

Democracy

Confederation

Unitary government

Federal government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a direct democracy, who makes the laws?

The people themselves

A single ruler

A small group of elites

Elected representatives

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of a dictatorship?

Power is distributed geographically

High level of public participation

Power is held by elected officials

Absolute power held by one person or a small group

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is power distributed in a federal government?

Power is held by a single individual

Power is held by a small group

Power is shared between central and local governments

Central government holds all power

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a confederation?

France

European Union

United Kingdom

United States

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a presidential system, how are the executive and legislative branches related?

The executive controls the legislative branch.

They are merged into one branch.

The executive is part of the legislative branch.

They are separate and independent.

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