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Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which type of government has people elect a legislature who then elect an executive?
Unitary Government
Parliamentary Government
Federal Government
Confederal Government
A system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government
federal
confederal
parliamentary
unitary
A system of government where power is shared between a central government and states
federal
confederal
parliamentary
unitary
A system of government where almost all power is located with the central government
federal
confederal
parliamentary
unitary
the head of state in a parliamentary system
prime minister
governor
dictator
president
Citizens and the government control all production of goods. People are more equal.
Communism
Monarchy
Democracy
Socialism
What type of government does the United States have?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Someone becomes the ruler of their country only because they inherited it from their family. What form of government is this?
Monarchy
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Noarchy
How is power attained in a Monarchy
Power is inherited at birth
Power is given through divine right
Power is taken by force
Power is granted to those that are elected by the people.
How is power attained in a Democracy?
Power is inherited at birth
Power is granted by divine right or religious doctrine
Power is taken by force
Power is granted to those that are elected.
What are the two types of democracy? (Pick 2)
Representative
Junta
Direct
Divergent
Elected leaders or representatives do the day to day work of governing the country, this is known as?
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy is known as:
One person in charge of every person's life
A government of the people and by the people
Rule by a few
Anything goes, no rules
Name the form of government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Junta
Democracy
The person in this image is known as which of the following?
Monarch
Dictator
Democratically elected President
None of the above
Communism
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.
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.
Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices.
Ruled by Kings and Queens.
Socialism
Led by representatives of the voters. Each is individually chosen for a set period of time.
A system of government by one person with absolute power.
Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.
Government owns many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices.
Oligarchy
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.
A system of government by one person with absolute power.
Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control.
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.
King Louis XIV of France had total control over his dominion. Everyone had to do what he said. What type of monarchy was this an example of
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
As sole leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un has total, oppressive control over his people. What type of government is this?
Dictatorship
Communism
Absolute Monarchy
Anarchy
The Queen of England does not have total control. She shares her power with Parliament, which is headed by the Prime Minister. What type of monarchy is this an example of?
Constitutional Monarchy
Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
In Congress, elected Senators from each state vote on key issues. Is this an example of direct democracy or representative democracy?
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
