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TYPES OF GOVERNMENTS

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a government?
a)
a group of corporations that control laws
b)
a group of people who overthrow the leaders
c)
a nation that has no leaders 
d)
a person or group of people who control a country
2.
When is a revolution most likely to occur? 
a)
when most people are pleased with the government
b)
when there is a theocracy 
c)
when there is a direct democracy 
d)

when people are disillusioned or very unhappy with the government

3.
A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have? 
a)
a monarchy 
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
a representative democracy
4.
A military leader seizes 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
5.
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have? 
a)
a monarchy 
b)
a theocracy
c)
a dictatorship
d)
an oligarchy
6.
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 
a)
autocracy
b)
oppression 
c)
anarchy
d)
revolution
7.
Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?
a)
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
b)
As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
c)
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
d)
He personally votes on every issue and law. 
8.
Consider the two types of democracy. Which statement is true?
a)
People vote on all the decisions in a representative democracy
b)
Elected officials make the decisions in a direct democracy
c)
Elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy. 
d)
There is voting only in representative democracy.
9.

Citizens have all power

a)

Democratic

b)

Autocratic

c)

Federal

10.

One person has all control

a)

Democracy

b)

dictatorship

c)

autocracy

11.
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
12.
Autocracy is a government where one person has the power.
a)
yes
b)
no
13.
A monarchy is an example of a type of a democracy.
a)
yes
b)
no
14.
In a monarchy, kings and queens are determined by their family line.
a)
yes
b)
no
15.
Government control of industry.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Socialism
16.
In a Communist country, workers have no ________ to work harder.
a)
Time
b)
Help
c)
Ability
d)
Incentive
17.

What type of government is it if the leader inherits his/her position?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

18.

What type of government is it if the ruler takes over by force?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

19.

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

20.

Which type of government is being described? Mufasa, the king has died. Simba is the heir to the throne. Simba's wicked uncle plots to become the pride's new king.

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

21.

Which type of government is being described? Today is the first Tuesday in November. Today is Election Day! Everyone who is over eighteen years old has the right to vote for the leader of his/her country.

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

22.

Who makes important decisions in an oligarchy?

a)

king

b)

senators

c)

citizens

d)

small group of powerful leaders

23.

What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished any citizen that opposed him.

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

24.

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

25.

What type of government has a king or queen whose powers are limited by a constitution?

a)

democracy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

dictatorship

26.

What type of government allows the citizens to vote in elections for its leaders?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

27.

How would you describe an emperor who has total control over everyone in the empire?

a)

democracy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

dictatorship

28.

Which phrase describes an oligarchy?

a)

one person in charge of everyone

b)

rule by a few

c)

a government for the people and by the people

d)

anything goes; no rules

29.

A government where the citizens have some individual rights.

a)

limited government

b)

unlimited government

30.

A government that has complete control over every aspect of its citizens' lives.

a)

limited government

b)

unlimited government

31.

What is a government?

a)

an organization that keeps order, sets rules, and provides services for a society

b)

adding territory to a country

c)

a society with a culture

d)

a system where people produce, sell and buy goods

32.

What type of government is ruled by a single person who has total control of all aspects of the citizens' lives?

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

33.

A dictator controls education.

a)

true

b)

false

34.
What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished those who were against him.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Oligarchy
35.

A government where a God or divine ones are given the status of supreme ruler?

a)

Democracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Monarchy

d)

Theocracy

36.
Which of the following is a good example of a dictatorship?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Germany
c)
North Korea
d)
Canada
37.
God and religious law are the government's authority.
a)
Anarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Theocracy
38.
Example: Modern day – England – ruler is a symbolic head of state with elected members of Parliament who govern.
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
President
c)
Dictator
d)
Republic
39.

What type of government is ruled by force?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Democarcy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Constitutional Monarchy

40.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Communism
c)
Democracy 
d)
Dictatorship 
41.

This type of government typically has the most freedoms:

a)

Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Theocracy

d)

absolute monarchy

42.
King or Queen AND a voting government
a)
Total Monarchy
b)
Direct Democracy
c)
Constitutional Monarchy
d)
Theocracy
43.

United States, Israel, India, Mexico are all examples of countries that have THIS kind of government

a)

Monarchy

b)

dictatorship

c)

democracy

d)

theocracy

44.
People's rights are guaranteed by the constitution
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
dictatorship
45.

Self-appointed single person/group rules controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, and intimidation.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Totalitarian

c)

Monarchy

d)

Liberty

46.

Example: Soviet Union – Joseph Stalin; censored all books and articles, citizens are terrorized by police; any opposition is sent to labor camps or killed.

a)

Democracy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Republic

d)

Dictatorship

47.

Government run by religious leader/leaders; no separation of church and state.

a)

Theocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Anarchy

48.

Which type of government do the people have the most control?

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

democracy

d)

theocracy

49.

A country in which the government is divided into three branches and in which the people elect their representatives, is an example of which of the following types of government.

a)

democracy

b)

dictatorship

c)

monarchy

d)

hierarchy

50.

What would a supporter of a monarchy most likely favor?

a)

Control of government should be given to wealthy individuals.

b)

All important laws must be passed by the people.

c)

The government should be ruled by a king or queen.

d)

Citizens should be allowed to elect their rulers freely.

51.

How does a dictatorship differ from a democracy?

a)

In a dictatorship, individuals have no basic rights.

b)

In a dictatorship, there are separate social classes.

c)

In a dictatorship, people always trust their leader.

d)

In a dictatorship, there is strong support for public education.

52.

In which form of government do citizens enjoy the right to assemble, to criticize the actions of government officials and to elect the head of state?

a)

absolute monarchy

b)

dictatorship

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

representative democracy

53.
Government run by religious leader/leaders; no separation of church and state. 
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Anarchy
54.

Example: United States; citizens vote for representatives on local, state and national levels who make laws.

a)

Monarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Representative Democracy

55.
Example: Modern day – England – ruler is a symbolic head of state with elected members of Parliament who govern.
a)
Constitutional Monarchy
b)
President
c)
Dictator
d)
Republic
56.

Example: Saddam Hussein from Iraq in the 1980s-2000s

a)

Supreme Leader

b)

Pope

c)

Dictator

d)

Monarch

57.

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

58.
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
59.
 Self-appointed single person/group rules controlling all aspects of public life (example: freedom of speech) often through military force, intimidation
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Monarchy
d)
Liberty
60.
Government authority is based on the consent of the governed.
a)
Anarchy
b)
Monarchy
c)
Democracy
d)
Dictatorship
61.
What is the type of government where there is no ruler in charge, and has no structure of authority?
a)
Anarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
Dictatorship
62.
What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished those who were against him.
a)
Theocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Oligarchy
63.
A government where a God or divine ones are given the status of supreme ruler?
(Examples: The Vatican, Egyptians, etc..)
a)
Democracy
b)
Dictatorship
c)
Monarchy
d)
Theocracy
64.

Which type of government do we have in the United States?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Direct Democracy

65.

When the central government is run by a small group of people who all have similar beliefs on how to control the nation.

a)

Autocracy

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Parliamentary

66.
Which of the following is a good example of a dictatorship?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Germany
c)
North Korea
d)
Canada
67.

People do not answer to any leader or govenment.

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Tyranny

d)

Monarchy