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Forms of Government

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which form of government is governed by a King or Queen?

a)

Anarchy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Monarchy

2.

This form of government exists when a single ruler has absolute control over people'd lives:

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Direct Democracy

3.

A Monarchy can be like which of the following if it is not limited by a constitution?

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Anarchy

d)

Theocracy

4.

The person in this image is known as which of the following?

a)

Monarch

b)

Dictator

c)

Democratically elected President

d)

None of the above

5.
What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?
a)
Government controls most aspects of life.
b)
Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
c)
The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
d)
Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy
6.
North Koreans have to vote, but have only ONE political party [choice]. What can you conclude?
a)
The country is a representative democracy.
b)
There are many political parties in North Korea.
c)

It sounds like a democracy, but is actually a dictatorship.
d)
North Korea is a theocracy.
7.
Which feature characterizes a theocratic government
a)
The existence of multiple political parties.
b)
Enforcement of religious laws.
c)
A written constitution.
d)
Direct elections for governmental decisions.
8.
What is a government?
a)
a group of corporations that control laws
b)
a group of people who overthrow the leaders
c)
a nation that has no leaders
d)
a person or group of people who control a country
9.
A queen rules a nation.  When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter.  What kind of government does this nation have?
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
a representative democracy
10.
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution.  He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him.  What kind of government does this nation have?
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
11.
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion.  Their citizens must practice this religion.  What kind of government do these nations have?
a)
a monarchy
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
12.
Anna lives in a direct democracy.  What does that mean?
a)
She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote.
b)
As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress.
c)
She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
d)
She personally votes on every issue and law.
13.
Brady lives in a representative democracy.  What does that mean?
a)
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote.
b)
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress.
c)
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
d)
He personally votes on every issue and law.
14.

What form of government is the United States?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Presidential Democracy

15.
This type of democracy has a leader elected by a parliament?
a)
parliamentary democracy
b)
presidential democracy
c)
both
16.
This type of government has a leader that is the head of government and the head of state?
a)
parliamentary democracy
b)
presidential democracy
c)
both
17.
leader is a prime minister
a)
parliamentary  democracy
b)
presidential democracy
c)
both
18.
Citizens elect lawmakers in this type of democracy?
a)
parliamentary democracy
b)
presidential democracy
c)
both
19.
The leader is directly elected by the people in this type of democracy?
a)
parliamentary democracy
b)
presidential democracy
c)
both
20.
In a parliamentary democracy, the citizens vote directly for the leader.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
In a presidential democracy, the citizens vote directly for the leader.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
In which type of government does the ruler use force to control the citizens of the country?
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Monarchy
23.
One benefit of an autocratic government is that decisions for the country can be made quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
How were Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany and Communist Russia similar?
a)
All means of production were owned by the government.
b)
All had one-party systems that denied basic human rights.
c)
All encouraged the exercise of individual freedom of expression in the arts.
d)
All emphasized production of consumer goods rather than weapons.
25.
How is power distributed in a  FEDERAL system?
a)
More power is held by state governments then national.
b)
Power is not held by the regional governments
c)
Power is shared between Central and Regional
d)
no power is held by the state
26.
Who has the most power in a unitary system?
a)
Local gov.
b)
Central gov.
c)
Regional gov.
d)
State gov.
27.
Which of the following describes a unitary system of government? 
a)
 a country in which the central government holds all the power
b)
independent legislatures in several provinces 
c)
the United States under the Articles of Confederation
d)
a federal arrangement of central government and states 
28.
Which system of government places most governmental power with a group of states or localities with little or no power placed in the national government? 
a)
Confederal
b)
Theocracy
c)
Unitary
d)
Federal
29.
Which of the following statements best describes a confederal system?
a)
State governments have the most power. 
b)
The people have the most power. 
c)
City governments have the most power
d)
International associations have the most power
30.
How is power distributed in a  FEDERAL system?
a)
More power is held by state governments then national.
b)
Power is not held by the regional governments
c)
Power is shared between Central(National) and State(Regional)
d)
no power is held by the state
31.

This country has a king who has inherited the power to run the county from his parents. Which form of government is being represented?

a)

Communism

b)

Unitary

c)

Autocracy

d)

Monarchy

32.

In 1836, the countries of Bolivia, North Peru, and South Peru attempted a government system in which the three countries created a loose union that shared power as well as ruled themselves. Which system of government is being represented?

a)

Confederal

b)

Federal

c)

Unitary

d)

Parliamentary

33.

Costa Rica is a peaceful, democratic republic where power is only given by the central government. Laws and taxes of the central government have full control over the regional division.

a)

Parliamentary

b)

Confederal

c)

Unitary

d)

Autocracy

34.

Since its 1917 constitution, Mexico has had a central government based in its capital, Mexico City, and thirty-one states that also have their own state governments and share power with the central government. Which system of government is being represented?

a)

Unitary

b)

Confederal

c)

Federal

d)

Parliamentary

35.

The power of government is held with the legislative body, with a Prime Minister in charge. Which system of government is being represented?

a)

Confederal

b)

Parliamentary

c)

Federal

d)

Unitary

36.
What system of government was in place before the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
a)
confederal
b)
federal
c)
unitary
d)
parliamentary
37.
In France, the central government possesses most of the authority, making all decisions.  The states have little to no power.  What system of government does France have?
a)
federal
b)
confederal
c)
parliamentary
d)
unitary
38.
What system of government was in place after the U.S. Constitution was adopted?
a)
confederal
b)
unitary
c)
parliamentary
d)
federal
39.
A system of government where power is shared between a central government and states.
a)
confederal
b)
unitary
c)
parliamentary
d)
federal
40.

True or False: There are no nations today with a confederal system of government.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Oligarchy

a)

A form of government which consists of rule by an elite group who rule in their own interests. Especially the accumulation of wealth and privilege.

b)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

c)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

d)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

42.

Autocracy

a)

The government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote, which is a majority of the population, has a chance to have their say over who runs the country.

b)

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

c)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

d)

Government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people healthcare, education, and welfare. Political and Economic theory derived from the ideas of Karl Marx.

43.

This form of government has 1 leader?

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Theocracy

44.

In this type of government, a small group of people (such as a single family or social class) are in charge.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Democracy

45.

Workers overthrow the rich, and the government has complete control. What type of government would this be?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Anarchy

46.

My people love me, but I also do not allow them to speak poorly of me. I control what my people see, do, and where they go. What type of government am I representing?

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Autocracy/ Dictator

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Anarchy

47.

Someone becomes the ruler of their country only because they inherited it from their family. What form of government is this?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Noarchy

48.
The way a government is structured:
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Form of Government
c)
Direct democracy
d)
Autocracy

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