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Government Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or false? "An absolute monarch shares government power with others, like Parliament."

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Pick ALL the correct statements about monarchies.

a)

A constitutional monarch shares power with lawmakers.

b)

Most modern monarchies are absolute monarchies.

c)

Power in a monarchy is typically passed down to the monarch’s eldest son.

d)

A monarch is sometimes called an emperor.

3.

Based on what you just learned, is the United States of America a direct democracy or a representative democracy? Pick the best answer.

a)

Direct democracy

b)

Representative democracy (Republic)

4.

Pick ALL the correct statements about democracies.

a)

Direct democracies are also called republics.

b)

Most modern democracies are representative democracies.

c)

Democracy is the most common form of government in the world today.

d)

Modern republics are constitutional republics with written rules for government.

5.
Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power.  Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Monarchy
6.

What type of government is being described? "Today is Coronation Day! The prince will become the country's king !"

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

7.

What type of government has a king or queen that holds all of the country's power.

a)

constitutional monarchy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

Communism

d)

empire

8.

Government type in which people have the opportunity to have active participation in decision making through voting.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Democracy

d)

Unitary

9.

a political system in which people elect leaders to govern them

a)

democracy

b)

republic

c)

oligarchy

d)

aristocracy

10.

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?

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Monarchy

11.

What do an absolute monarchy and oligarchy have in common?

a)

A single individual or small group exercises control over government

b)

The head of state is chosen by the Parliament

c)

Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people

d)

Their citizens decide public issues for themselves

12.

Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Republic

c)

Totalitarian

d)

Direct Democracy