Government Systems Quiz

What is a government system where the power is held by the people and decisions are made through voting?

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• autocracy

Which government system is ruled by a king or queen?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• dictatorship

• democracy

In which government system does a single person hold all the power and makes decisions without any input from others?

• oligarchy

• autocracy

• democracy

• anarchy

What is a government system where a small group of people hold all the power?

• oligarchy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• democracy

Which government system is based on religious laws and is ruled by religious leaders?

• theocracy

• dictatorship

• democracy

• monarchy

In a democracy, who has the power to elect the government officials?

• The military

• Foreigners

• Children

• Citizens or eligible voters

Which government system is hereditary, meaning the power is passed down within a family?

• monarchy

• anarchy

• oligarchy

• democracy

In a dictatorship, who has the ultimate authority and control over the government?

• Prime Minister

• Dictator

• President

• Monarch

What is a government system where a few wealthy individuals or families hold all the power?

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• democracy

• oligarchy

Which government system is based on religious principles and is ruled by religious leaders?

• dictatorship

• democracy

• theocracy

• monarchy