Forms and Systems 1.1

Which statement describes a representative democracy?

• rule by a single political party

• the people vote on all decisions

• elected leaders make decisions for the people

• a single leader

How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?

• leaders are appointed according to the constitution

• state governments have power over central governments

• a dictator rules supreme over the people

• leaders are born into ruling families

In country X power is shared between the central government and the governments of all 10 of the country's states. Based on the description, country X has which system of government?

• autocracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• federal

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

• rule by a single political party

• a small group of leaders

• rule by the people

• a single leader

Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?

• central government

• state government

• dictator

• military

What type of government has a weak central government and strong state/local governments?

• Federal

• Confederal

A self-appointed council amends the country's constitution. Based on the scenario, which form of government would most likely take this type of action?

• autocracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• republic

Which form of government would have a religious leader?

• republic

• theocracy

• monarchy

• democracy

Which type of government is illustrated here?

• republic

• theocracy

• monarchy

• democracy

Which form of government is pictured here?

• republic

• theocracy

• monarchy

• democracy