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Forms of Government

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In this type of government, a small group of people (such as a single family or social class) are in charge.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Democracy

2.

As sole leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un has total, oppressive control over his people. What type of government is this?

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Constitutional Republic

d)

Anarchy

3.

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?

a)

constitutional monarchy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

direct democracy

d)

representative democracy

4.
The United States uses which form of government?
a)
Direct democracy
b)
Absolute monarchy
c)

Representative democracy (constitutional republic)

d)
Oligarchy
5.
Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens?
a)
autocracy
b)
oligarchy
c)
absolute monarchy
d)

representative democracy (constitutional republic)

6.
What do an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?
a)
The head of state is chosen by Parliament
b)
Their citizens decide public issues for themselves
c)
Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people
d)
A single individual or small group exercises control over government
7.

My people love me, but I also do not allow them to speak poorly of me. I control what my people see, do, and where they go. What type of government am I representing?

a)

Representative Democracy/Constitutional Republic

b)

Autocracy/ Dictatorship

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Anarchy

8.
What form of government allows all citizens to vote on every law?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)

theocracy

c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Oligarchy
9.

This country is run by a dictator who makes all decisions regarding the government. Which form of government is being represented?

a)

Autocracy

b)

Constitutional Republic

c)

Absolute Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

10.

A queen rules a nation. When she died, the throne passed to her son. What kind of government does this nation have? 

a)
a monarchy 
b)

an oligarchy

c)
a dictatorship
d)
a representative democracy
11.

A military leader takes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?

a)

a monarchy

b)

a theocracy

c)

a dictatorship

d)

an oligarchy

12.

Three wealthy leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have?

a)

an oligarchy

b)

anarchy

c)

a theocracy

d)

a dictatorship

13.

People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge, and there's no government. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?

a)

rule of law

b)

oppression

c)

anarchy

d)

consent

14.

Connor lives in a constitutional republic. What does that mean?

a)

He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote

b)

As a citizen, he must vote for the king or queen of the country

c)

He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws

d)

He personally votes on every issue and law.

15.

In Ancient Greece, citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and the people voted directly on issues. What type of government did Ancient Athens have?

a)

monarchy

b)

anarchy

c)

republic

d)

direct democracy

16.

Which form of government has a religious leader that rules the country, and laws are based on the beliefs of the religion?

a)

theocracy

b)

oligarchy

c)

republic

d)

democracy

17.

Citizens often have no rights in a ________:

a)

theocracy

b)

dictatorship

c)

oligarchy

d)

autocracy

18.
What is the form of government where the citizens rule?
a)
dictatorship
b)
rule of law
c)

democracy

d)

monarchy

19.

Which vocabulary term means everyone must follow the law, even the government? (type in all lower case letters)

(a)  

20.

This is the idea that the government makes laws based on the permission of the people.

a)

rule of law

b)

consent of the governed

c)

totalitarianism

d)

civil liberties

21.

Which government is being described by this picture?

a)

totalitarianism

b)

anarchy

c)

democracy

d)

monarchy

22.

Which government is being described in this picture?

a)

totalitarianism

b)

republic

c)

direct democracy

d)

monarchy

23.

Which government is being described in this picture?

a)

democracy

b)

anarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

monarchy

24.

A form of government where the government/leader has complete control over the way citizens think and live

a)

democracy

b)

totalitarianism

c)

monarchy

d)

anarchy