WorksheetsTypes of Governments
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
The first forms of governments were probably ______________________.
Consitutional monarchies
dictators
small groups and tribes
complex democracies
In a traditional monarchy, the king, queen, or emperor was in power for _________________.
50 years
8 years
4 years
life
Traditional monarchs of Europe claimed authority by divine right, meaning:
the people gave them the power to rule.
they claimed God gave them the power to rule.
they were chosen based on excellent exam scores.
they had the most followers.
A tyrant is sometimes used to describe a ruler with ________________.
a great sense of humor.
the desire to listen to the people.
a desire to speak loudly with passion.
complete or absolute power.
What happens to the power of a monarch under a constitutional monarchy?
They become more powerful.
Their power remains the same.
Their power becomes limited.
They become the Prime Minister.
The word democracy comes from:
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
The European Middle Ages
18th century France
Why is a constitution an important document for some governments?
It is a list of laws so that citizens follow the rules and obey the government.
It is like the history of the government explains how it developed over time
It sets out the basic rules for government and protects certain rights of citizens.
In a democracy, citizens of the country select their leaders by _____________.
shouting the loudest.
fighting in the streets.
voting in elections.
receiving payments from candidates.
In what type of democracy, does every person get the chance to vote on issues?
Direct Democracy
Indirect Democracy
In what type of democracy is it more difficult to have a large population participate?
Direct Democracy
Indirect Democracy
In what type of democracy do citizens vote for others to represent them in the government and make decisions?
Direct Democracy
Indirect Democracy
Most modern types of democracies are ___________________.
Direct Democracy
Indirect or Representative Democracy
In ancient Greece, who was allowed to vote and participate in democracy?
Slaves
Women
Children
Men
What is the leader of a parliamentary democracy called, like ones in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom?
President
King
Prime Minister
Optimus Prime
In what type of government do citizens not take part and lack basic rights?
Indirect Democracy
Direct Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Authoritarian
What does it mean that some dictators use dishonest methods to “fix” elections?
They create solutions to fix broken elections.
They lie about why they are the best candidate.
They use their power to dishonestly win elections.
They make sure every vote is counted.
In a theocracy the government is based on ______________.
religion
Theodore
justice
reason
Life without government or without a ruler is called: ______________.
Marxism
capitalism
absolutism
anarchism
