Exploring Types of Government: Democracy vs. Authoritarianism

From where do democratic governments derive their authority?

• The people

• Religious leaders

• Wealthy families

• Military power

What is a key feature of democratic systems regarding individual rights?

• No protection of rights

• Rights are not specified

• Limited protection

• Protection against government actions

Which of the following is a characteristic of authoritarian governments?

• Multiple political parties

• Control over public and private lives

• Power derived from the people

• Free elections

What is a common way authoritarian leaders maintain power?

• By promoting freedom of speech

• Through democratic elections

• Using force or election fraud

• Encouraging political protests

What is an absolute monarchy?

• A system with elected monarchs

• A government where the monarch has complete control

• A democratic form of monarchy

• A monarchy with no real power

Which country was mentioned as having an oligarchy?

• Saudi Arabia

• China

• Myanmar

• Cuba

Who led the revolution in Cuba in 1959?

• Che Guevara

• Valencia Batista

• Raul Castro

• Fidel Castro

What type of government did Fidel Castro establish in Cuba?

• Federal republic

• Totalitarian state

• Democratic republic

• Constitutional monarchy

How are elections typically conducted in authoritarian states?

• None, as elections are banned

• Only one candidate on the ballot

• Free and fair

• Multiple party candidates

What is often restricted in authoritarian states?

• Technological innovation

• Freedom of movement

• Economic policies

• Agricultural development