Systems of Government Pretest

What is a system of government?

• A system of government is a group of people who make decisions for a country or community.

• A system of government is a set of laws and regulations that govern a country or community.

• A system of government is a form of leadership that is chosen by the people of a country or community.

• A system of government is a set of political institutions and processes that govern a country or a community.

Which type of government allows citizens to participate in decision-making?

• democracy

• dictatorship

• theocracy

• monarchy

In a monarchy, who has the ultimate power?

• monarch (aka. the king or queen)

• citizens

• president

• prime minister

Which type of government is ruled by a single person with absolute power?

• dictatorship

• democracy

• monarchy

• anarchy

Which type of government is based on religious laws and principles?

• theocracy

• dictatorship

• democracy

• monarchy

What is a characteristic of a democracy?

• Power is vested in a single ruler

• Power is vested in the military

• Power is vested in the people

• Power is vested in the wealthy elite

Which type of government is passed down through generations within a family?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• anarchy

• democracy

Which type of government is based on the rule of religious leaders?

• anarchy

• theocracy

• oligarchy

• monarchy

In a dictatorship, who holds all the power?

• The general public

• The judicial system

• The military

• A single individual or a small group of individuals

Which type of government is characterized by a lack of individual freedoms and rights?

• democratic

• libertarian

• anarchist

• authoritarian