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This form of government means "rule by the people".
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
theocracy
2
If a group was lost at sea and had to live on a deserted island without any rules or government, it would be an _______.
anarchy
democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
3
A constitutional monarch is very powerful?
True
False
4
In a democracy, citizens are allowed to run for public office.
true
false
5
Giving false information to the public is called _________________.
Oligarchy
Government
Propaganda
Emperor
6
Which trait is a characteristic of an absolute monarchy?
Rule by a few
Rule by the majority
Rule by a king
Rule by a president
7
Which government system bases its guiding principles on religious teachings?
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Absolute Monarchy
Theocracy
8
Which modern nation has a different Head of State and Head of Government?
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom (England)
North Korea
Cuba
9
This form of government has ONE leader.
oligarchy
anarchy
dictatorship
democracy
10
Which government system is controlled by a small group of elites?
Dictatorship
Direct Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Oligarchy
11
Great Britian is an example of which type of government?
absolute monarchy
oligarchy
anarchy
constitutional monarchy
12
Which type of government places the HIGHEST emphasis on family?
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Democracy
13
Which type of government did our founding fathers establish?
Theocracy
Direct Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Representative Democracy
14
A government is responsible for providing order, safety and stability for its people?
False
True
15
Why did most absolute monarchies become constitutional monarchies over time?
The people wanted more wealth.
The monarchs did not have sons to pass leadership on.
The people wanted more of a say on decisions made for them.
The monarchy wanted less of a role in the government.
16
Which government system is led by one person with total power?
Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
17
Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Fidel Castro represented which type of government?
Absolute Monarchy
Dictatorship
Democracy
Oligarchy
18
In which type of government is power shared between an emperor and elected leaders?
Representative Democracy
Theocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy
19
Everyone had to listen to King Louis XIV of France because he had complete control, so he was part of a ______________.
absolute monarchy
direct democracy
oligarchy
constitutional monarchy
20
Which is the BEST way someone can have his or her opinions heard?
Help a person in need.
Start your own business.
Run for office
Vote
21
The USA is an example of which type of government?
oligarchy
representative democracy
theocracy
direct democracy
22
Which term best describes a society lacking any form of government leadership?
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
Dictatorship
23
What are the names of the two strongest government parties in the US?
Democrat, Republic
Democracy, Republican
Democrat, Republican
Democracy, Republic
24
The three branches of government formed to separate power are...
Judicial, Elected, Legislative
Jury, Executive, Legislative
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
Judicial, Executive, Legislation
25
Which system requires all citizens to participate in making their own laws?
Dictatorship
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
26
In Congress, elected senators vote on issues. Is this an example of direct democracy or a representative democracy?
representative democracy
direct democracy
27
When a monarch chooses to step down, it is referred to as ...
abdication
majority
referral
inheritance
28
Most monarchies began as constitutional monarchies?
False
True
29
Vladamir Putin is considered a modern day dictator?
True
False
30
Who is responsible for making the laws in a representative democracy?
Supreme Court
Elected Officials
Religious Leaders
King or Queen
31
Anarchy is a peaceful type of government?
false
true
32
An organization that has the power to rule a country.
constitution
president
taxes
government
33
The King and his family are known as the royal family.
true
false
34
In this type of democracy, the people vote on every issue.
direct democracy
representative democracy
35
Which term BEST describes a written set of laws outlining how a government functions?
Bill
Constitution
Brexit
Declaration
36
The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, has total, oppressive control over his people. What type of government is this?
dictatorship
absolute monarch
theocracy
democracy
37
The Pope is the leader of a Theocracy?
False
True
38
Who makes the laws in a representative democracy?
Elected Officials
The Pope
The Supreme Court
The King
39
In this type of democracy, the people elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
representative democracy
direct democracy
40
Governements separate power so ________________.
there is always a king.
one group or person does not become to powerful.
more people have jobs.
the country is wealthier.