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Types of Government

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is democracy?

a)

Democracy is a system of government in which only the wealthy have the power to make decisions

b)

Democracy is a system of government in which the people have the power to choose their leaders and make decisions through voting and participation in the political process.

c)

Democracy is a system of government in which the leaders are chosen by the military

d)

Democracy is a system of government in which the people have no say in decision-making

2.

What is monarchy?

a)

A form of government where a council of elders makes all the decisions.

b)

A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

c)

A form of government where a single person, known as a monarch, holds all the power and authority.

d)

A form of government where the military holds all the power.

3.

What is dictatorship?

a)

A form of government where one person or a small group holds absolute power and authority.

b)

A system of government where all citizens have equal power and authority.

4.

What is oligarchy?

a)

A form of government where all citizens have equal power and control

b)

A form of government where decisions are made by a computer algorithm

c)

A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power

d)

A form of government where a small group of people have control over a country or organization.

5.

What is theocracy?

a)

A form of government where scientists hold political power

b)

A form of government where military leaders hold political power

c)

A form of government where religious leaders hold political power

d)

A form of government where artists hold political power

6.

What is anarchy?

a)

Anarchy is a peaceful and orderly society

b)

Anarchy is a form of government with a single ruler

c)

Anarchy is a type of democracy

d)

Anarchy is the absence of a central governing authority or the state of disorder due to the absence of authority.

7.

In a democracy, who has the power to make decisions?

a)

The monarchy through royal decree

b)

The military through force

c)

The people through their elected representatives

d)

The wealthy elite through financial influence

8.

In a monarchy, who has the ultimate authority?

a)

President

b)

Supreme Court Justice

c)

Monarch

d)

Prime Minister

9.

In a dictatorship, who holds all the power?

a)

The judicial system

b)

The general public

c)

The legislative branch

d)

A single individual or a small group of people

10.

In an oligarchy, who holds the power?

a)

A small group of people

b)

The military

c)

One person

d)

The entire population

11.

In a theocracy, who governs the state?

a)

Business executives

b)

Elected officials

c)

Military leaders

d)

Religious leaders or a religious institution

12.

What is the absence of government known as?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Socialism

d)

Anarchy

13.

What type of government allows citizens to participate in decision-making?

a)

Democratic government

b)

Totalitarian government

c)

Monarchy government

d)

Dictatorship government

14.

Which type of government is ruled by a single individual?

a)

Dictatorship or Autocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Anarchy

15.

Which type of government is ruled by a small group of people?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Anarchy