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Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
I can be a dictatorship or an absolute monarchy.
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
autocracy
2.
I have a small group of people (usually the wealthy) ruling my country.
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
autocracy
3.
The citizens have no participation in my government.
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
autocracy
4.
I can be presidential or parliamentary.
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
autocracy
5.
At Midway MS, Ms. McGonagle, Mrs. Shelton, Mrs. Parker and Ms. Hill work together to run team 6-1. This is an example of a/an
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
autocracy
6.
one person possess unlimited power, citizens have little if any role in government
a)
oligarchy
b)
democracy
c)
autocracy
7.
What is a dictatorship?
a)
A small group of people that holds complete power of the country
b)
An individual holds complete political power.
c)
A family headed by a king, queen, sultan, or emperor holds political power. Power is not shared with citizens.
d)
All political power and control of the economy is held by the government which is controlled by the communist party
8.
What is a Constitutional Monarchy
a)
A family headed by a king, queen, sultan, or emperor holds political power. Power is not shared with the citzens
b)
The government is run by clergy which are religious leaders.
c)
An individual holds complete political power.
d)
A family headed by a king, queen, sultan, or emperor holds political power. Power is shared with citizens as a constitution limits the power of the monarch.
9.
What is an oligarchy?
a)
A small group of people hold power because of wealth, military power, or family influence.
b)
The government is run by clergy which are religious leaders
c)
All political power and control of the economy is held by the government which is controlled by the communist party.
d)
A political system based on fierce nationalism and a strong government.
10.
What is a Representative Democracy (a.k.a.Republic)
a)
A family headed by a king, queen, sultan, or emperor holds political power. Power is not shared with citizens.
b)
The citizens hold power and rule through elected representatives.
c)
A political system based on fierce nationalism and a strong government.
d)
An organization set up to make and enforce rules for a group of people.
11.
This is the type of government in the United States.
a)
Democracy
b)
theocracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
12.
"A government created by the people, for the people shall not perish from this earth"
What type of government is being referenced above?
What type of government is being referenced above?
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
theocracy
d)
Democracy
13.
This type of government typically has the most freedoms:
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
constitutional monarchy
14.
This type of government deals with kings and queens, and rule is passed from one bloodline to the next
a)
monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
theocracy
d)
Oligarchy
15.
A system of government with one person in power, no religion or kings and queens related to it
a)
Monarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
d)
Theocracy
16.
A system of government that has king or queen at the head of it
a)
monarchy
b)
dictatorship
c)
democracy
17.
single ruler, ruler not bound by law people have no rights
Which types of government are most closely linked with these characteristics?
Which types of government are most closely linked with these characteristics?
a)
theocracy/republic
b)
democracy/dictatorship
c)
monarchy /democracy
d)
monarchy/dictatorship
18.
What type of government elects representatives to make all government decisions?
a)
Republic
b)
Direct democracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Monarchy
19.
What type of government has a king or queen who holds all the power?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Republic
20.
Type of government where one person holds all the power
a)
Monarchy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Republic
21.
Type of government where all voters in a community meet to make laws and decide actions
a)
Monarchy
b)
Republic
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Direct Democracy
22.
Type of government where all voters in a community meet to make laws and decide actions
a)
Republic
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Monarchy
23.
What type of government exists in the United States?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
Republic
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Monarchy
24.
A situation where there is not government.
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Democracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Totalitarian
25.
In this type of system, a central government shares power with a number of small local governments. USA is a type of this.
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Federal
c)
Totalitarian
d)
Communist
26.
Three of these are characteristics of USA government. Which one is not?
a)
Republic
b)
Democractic
c)
Federal
d)
Dictatorship
27.
If a leader inherits their position, you know right away it is a __________________.
a)
monarchy
b)
democracy
c)
dictatorship
28.
In a democracy, who does not have power?
a)
citizens
b)
president
c)
government
d)
children
29.
If a ruler takes over by force, which type of government is it?
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
30.
Which type of government is being described?
It was Coronation Day! The country had just been through the great sadness of the queen being killed in a terrible car accident. The country was in complete shock that the queen was no longer with us! The ceremony to transfer the queen's title to Princess Olivia was scheduled to start in half an hour! The previously saddened country was now buzzing with excitement once again!
It was Coronation Day! The country had just been through the great sadness of the queen being killed in a terrible car accident. The country was in complete shock that the queen was no longer with us! The ceremony to transfer the queen's title to Princess Olivia was scheduled to start in half an hour! The previously saddened country was now buzzing with excitement once again!
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
31.
Which government is being described?
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir to the throne of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to take Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult to take back his homeland and rightful place as king from Scar with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir to the throne of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to take Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult to take back his homeland and rightful place as king from Scar with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.
a)
democracy
b)
dictatorship
c)
monarchy
32.
legislature controls power
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
33.
separation of powers
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
34.
prime minister
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
35.
president
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
36.
leader answers to the people
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
37.
leader answers to the legislature
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
38.
checks and balances
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
39.
elections held if leader forced to resign
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
40.
leader elected by the people
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
41.
elections are held at set intervals
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
42.
the head of state and the head of government is a different person
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
43.
impeachment is the only way to remove this leader
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
44.
not a lot of debate and public argument in this cabinet because they usually agree
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
45.
What type of government is both the parliamentary and the presidential?
a)
democracy
b)
oligarchy
c)
autocracy
46.
Voters elect the legislature in both Presidential and Parliamentary
a)
false
b)
true
47.
In this system, he has the right to veto bills and deploy soldiers, but not declare war
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
48.
leader has no term limits
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
49.
both houses share responsibility for making and shaping laws
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
50.
executive and legislative branches are separate
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
51.
many countries in this system sometimes have a queen or king (monarchy)
a)
parliamentary
b)
presidential
52.
The two predominate forms of democratic governments are parliamentary and _________.
a)
autocracy
b)
presidential
c)
representative
d)
oligarchic
53.
How is the power distributed in a federal system of government?
a)
The central government and the states control.
b)
The tribe leader shares control with the elders.
c)
The central government has complete control.
d)
The individual states have complete control.
54.
In which type of government are citizens MOST likely to choose their leader?
a)
democracy
b)
autocracy
c)
oligarchy
d)
federal
55.
In country X, the president is both the chief executive and the head of state. What type of democracy is this?
a)
Presidential democracy
b)
Parliamentary democracy
c)
Oligarchic rule
d)
Federal
56.
If Russia and the United States are both presidential democracies, how do they determine their leaders?
a)
The citizens vote on the leaders in both countries.
b)
The leaders are passed down through generations.
c)
The citizens do not get to choose the leaders.
d)
The citizens vote on the legislature, then members of the legislature select the leader.
57.
The ruler of your country has always made all of the political and economic decisions for the country. The citizens do not always agree with his decisions, but they have no power to change anything. He alone makes the decisions and has unlimited power. Which form of government do you have?
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Unitary
d)
Presidential democracy
58.
Most of the people in your country are very poor. You are a rich rancher and you are part of a small group of wealthy land owning families that hold all of the political power in your nation. This small group makes all political decisions for your country. Which form of government do you have?
a)
Presidential democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Federal
59.
You have just turned 18 and are voting for the first time in your life. You will be voting for the president of your country and for other elected officials. Which form of government do you have?
a)
Parliamentary democracy
b)
Presidential democracy
c)
Communist
d)
Monarchy
60.
In your country, the legislative branch has just elected a new prime minister. Which form of government do you have?
a)
Parliamentary democracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Unitary
d)
Confederation
61.
In a parliamentary democracy, unlike the presidential system, the head of government belongs to which branch?
a)
Executive
b)
Federal
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
62.
Ways government systems distribute power: Unitary
a)
Local government holds all the power
b)
National government holds all the power
c)
Federal holds all the political power
d)
USA is a unitary system
63.
In a unitary government system, most power is in the hands of the
a)
individual voters
b)
king and advisers
c)
local governments
d)
central government
64.
Which country is an example of a unitary government system?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Germany
c)
Mexico
d)
United States
65.
In a confederation government system, most of the power is in the hands of the
a)
legislature
b)
individual voters
c)
local governments
d)
central government
66.
What is a weakness of a confederation government system?
a)
A confederation is very expensive
b)
Confederations are too large to rule effectively
c)
A confederation does not share power with its members
d)
The central government has only as much power as the local governments are willing to give
67.
Which country is an example of a federal system of government?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
United States
c)
Cuba
d)
Saudi Arabia
68.
A system in which the local/regional governments have the most power
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
69.
Power is shared between national and local governments
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
70.
Central government holds all the power
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
71.
When only a small group of people (usually the wealthy) make all the decisions in the government
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
72.
What type of government is in the USA?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Confederation
c)
Federal
d)
Unitary
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