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Types of Government

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which kind of government has a king or queen?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

2.

Which kind of government has one person or group with absolute power & authority?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

3.

In which type of government do all voters help decide laws and actions?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

4.

In which type of government do people elect representatives to help make government decisions?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

5.

In our country, our government has many purposes. Which of these is NOT a purpose of our government?

a)

Find jobs for all citizens

b)

Provide laws & order

c)

Protect people from conflicts

d)

Help manage the economy

e)

Provide social programs

6.

In the United States, average people could best be described as...

a)

citizens

b)

government

c)

heirs

d)

representatives

7.

What is a government?

a)

A person or group of people who use authority to keep order & make laws

b)

A group of states or countries under one authority

c)

A system to protect people's rights

d)

A system designed to improve people's lives

8.

If someone has authority, it means he or she has...

a)

the right to make decisions

b)

the power to make decisions

c)

the common sense to make decisions

d)

the support to make decisions

9.

In a monarchy...

a)

People can choose to do as they wish.

b)

Power passes from a king or queen to their heir.

c)

Kings or queens can do as they wish.

d)

A monarch must listen to suggestions of the people.

10.

In a dictatorship...

a)

A dictator can do as he or she wishes.

b)

People must follow all directions from the dictator.

c)

Dictators must help and support the citizens.

d)

People can vote for a new dictator.

11.

In a democracy...

a)

Everyone gets to vote.

b)

The majority rules.

c)

The president rules for life.

d)

People must stick with the decisions they originally make.

12.

In a republic...

a)

People can give suggestions to elected officials.

b)

If people don't like how their representative handles things, they can vote them out of office.

c)

Elected officials have to listen to citizens.

d)

Everyone gets to vote on all topics.