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WorksheetsForms of Government
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 34mins
An absolute monarchy is what form of government?
democracy
parliamentary
autocracy
confederal
You would define a republic or representative democracy as...
a form of government in which the power to govern lies directly in the hands of the people rather than through elected representatives
a form of government headed by a king or queen who inherits the position, rules for life, and holds power that can range anywhere between limited to absolute
a system of government in which the people elect representatives to make policies and laws for them
a form of autocracy where a military leader becomes the leader of a country often through violent means
a form of government in which a small group has total control and power
dictatorship
oligarchy
democracy
autocracy
a form of government in which the power to govern lies directly in the hands of the people rather than through elected representatives
republic
direct democracy
communism
constitutional monarchy
a monarchy is...
a form of government in which a small group has total control and power
a form of government in which the power to govern lies directly in the hands of the people rather than through elected representatives
a form of government in which a single ruling party owns and controls all production and distribution of goods, and in which no private ownership is allowed
a form of government headed by a king or queen who inherits the position, rules for life, and holds power that can range anywhere between limited to absolute
An autocracy is...
a system of government in which political power resides with the people
the absence of any form of government
a form of government where one person has unlimited power
an economic system in which the government owns the primary means of production
The word “oligarchy,” originally used by Aristotle, literally means which of the following?
rule by one leader
rule by the few
rule by all
rule by the one in command
Form of Democracy, developed in Rome, in which people elect representatives
Republic
Democracy
Oligarchy
Communism
One person is in charge of a...
Autocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
Citizens have no rights in a...
Democracy
Dictatorship
Constitutional Monarchy
This form of government can coexist with another
Dictatorship
Theocracy
This government is led by a king or queen
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Anarchy
The group with power can be based on race or social class..
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Dictatorship
Imagine you're a citizen in a country where you get to choose representatives through free and fair elections, and these representatives make decisions on your behalf. What form of government is this?
Representative Democracy
Federalism
Unitary System
Direct Democracy
Imagine you've landed in a world ruled by a dictator! What would you expect to see around you?
Government controls most aspects of life.
Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy
The type of government which is ruled by one who seizes control of the government through violence.
dictatorship
Socialism
Monarchy
Oligarchy
In a U.S. Constitutional Republic, what is a key feature that distinguishes it from a direct democracy?
All laws are voted on directly by citizens
Representatives make laws on behalf of citizens
The military holds ultimate power
There is no written constitution
Which system of government is characterized by rule based on religious law and leadership?
Theocracy
Classical Republic
Direct Democracy
Tribal Government
What is a major disadvantage of direct democracy?
Too time-consuming for large populations
Limited citizen participation
Excessive power to representatives
Lack of voting rights
In a fictional world where Nora rules as a queen with absolute power, Elijah leads as a dictator, and Abigail is part of a small ruling council, what do these scenarios have in common?
A single individual or small group exercises control over government
The head of state is chosen by Parliament
Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people
Their citizens decide public issues for themselves
This country is run be a small group who makes all
decisions regarding the laws
and enforcement of the laws. Which form of government is being represented?
Unitary
Monarchy
Autocracy
Oligarchy
