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European Forms of Government

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?

a)

Rule by a king or queen.

b)

Special privileges for the wealthy.

c)

Control over the government by a single person.

d)

A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.

2.

What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?

a)

Government controls most aspects of life.

b)

Religious beliefs are supported by the government.

c)

The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.

d)

Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy.

3.

North Koreans have to vote, but have only one political party choice. What can you conclude?

a)

The country is a representative democracy.

b)

There are many political parties in North Korea.

c)

It sounds like a democracy, but is actually a dictatorship.

d)

North Korea is a theocracy.

4.

Which statement's author would most likely support a democratic government?

a)

The majesty of our King is borrowed from God.

b)

All men are equal, and no one ought to harm another.

c)

It is much better to be feared than to be loved.

d)

The group goals should be placed ahead of the individual.

5.

Which feature characterizes a theocratic government?

a)

The existence of multiple political parties.

b)

Enforcement of religious laws.

c)

A written constitution.

d)

Direct elections for governmental decisions.

6.

Which statement was most likely made by an absolute monarch?

a)

The government that rules is elected by the people.

b)

Government must be based on a sound written constitution.

c)

An elected legislature must pass all laws for our nation.

d)

In this nation, I decide what the laws are.

7.

In this form of government, each citizen gets to vote directly on issues.

a)

Representative Democracy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Dictatorship

8.

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

a)

Autocracy

b)

Oppression

c)

Anarchy

d)

Revolution

9.

Nathaniel 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 is the President

c)

He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and the laws

d)

He personally votes on every issue and law

10.
The king or queen has power that is limited by a constitution and parliament.
a)
Absolute Monarchy
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
11.
Three military 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
12.

Which BEST describes the two types of a democratic government?

a)
dictatorship and republican
b)
presidential and dictatorship
c)
presidential and confederate
d)
parliamentary and presidential
13.
In this type of democracy, the law-making body (legislature) chooses the leader.
a)
presidential
b)
republic
c)
dictatorship
d)
parliamentary
14.

In a parliamentary system, who leads the government?

a)

Prime Minister

b)

President

c)

Monarch

d)

Dictator

15.

What is usually the title of the head of government/leader in a presidential democracy?

a)
prime minister
b)

Dictator

c)
CFO
d)
president
16.
In a parliamentary democracy, the citizens vote directly for the leader.
a)
True
b)
False
17.

Who elects the leader of a parliamentary democracy?

a)

the president

b)

the people

c)

the parliament

18.
In a presidential democracy, the citizens vote directly for the leader.
a)
True
b)
False
19.

What is the main DIFFERENCE between a presidential democracy and a parliamentary democracy?

a)

A President controls a country and a Prime Minister controls a state.

b)

A Prime Minister does not belong to a political party while a President always does.

c)

A Prime Minister has more power than a President.

d)

A President is elected directly by the citizens, while a Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.

20.
The Bundestag and Bundesrat is the legislature of which of the following countries?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
Russia
c)
Germany
d)
Italy
21.
The House of Commons and House of Lords are the the legislative houses of which of the following nations?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
d)
United Arab Emirates
22.
Federal Council and the State Duma are the legislative houses of what country?
a)
Germany
b)
Poland
c)
Russia
d)
United Kingdom
23.
_________ in another name for the king or queen.
a)
Supreme
b)
Monarch
c)
Dictator
d)
To
24.
What type of government does the UK have?
a)
Presidential Democracy
b)
Parliamentary Democracy
c)
Autocracy
25.
What type of government does Germany have?
a)
Parliamentary Democracy
b)
Presidential Democracy
c)
Autocracy
26.

What is King Charles' role in the United Kingdom?

a)

The most powerful leader

b)

Mainly ceremonial, has little power

c)

Making the laws for the UK

27.

Which country has a Chancellor and a President?

a)

Germany

b)

Russia

c)

United Kingdom

28.
Which country has a president as its most powerful leader?
a)
Germany
b)
Russia
c)
United Kingdom
29.

The majority party (party with most members) in the House of Commons, elects the _______, in the United Kingdom.

a)

Monarch

b)

Governnor

c)

Prime Minister

d)

President

30.
What is Germany's head of government called?
a)
Prime Minister
b)
Monarch
c)
Chancellor
d)
President
31.
What kind of democracy exists in Russia?
a)
Parliamentary
b)
Presidential