WorksheetsGovernment Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
True or false? "An absolute monarch shares government power with others, like Parliament."
True
False
Pick ALL the correct statements about monarchies.
A constitutional monarch shares power with lawmakers.
Most modern monarchies are absolute monarchies.
Power in a monarchy is typically passed down to the monarch’s eldest son.
A monarch is sometimes called an emperor.
Based on what you just learned, is the United States of America a direct democracy or a representative democracy? Pick the best answer.
Direct democracy
Representative democracy (Republic)
Pick ALL the correct statements about democracies.
Direct democracies are also called republics.
Most modern democracies are representative democracies.
Democracy is the most common form of government in the world today.
Modern republics are constitutional republics with written rules for government.
What type of government is being described? "Today is Coronation Day! The prince will become the country's king !"
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
oligarchy
What type of government has a king or queen that holds all of the country's power.
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
Communism
empire
Government type in which people have the opportunity to have active participation in decision making through voting.
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Unitary
a political system in which people elect leaders to govern them
democracy
republic
oligarchy
aristocracy
Kayla sat in a meeting hall and listened to different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Elections Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community's interests. What form of government does Kayla have?
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
What do an absolute monarchy and oligarchy have in common?
A single individual or small group exercises control over government
The head of state is chosen by the Parliament
Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people
Their citizens decide public issues for themselves
Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.
Monarchy
Republic
Totalitarian
Direct Democracy
