Forms of Government Quiz

What does the word 'democracy' literally mean?

• Wealth and heredity based power

• Absolute control by the military

• Rule by the government

• Power of the people

In a monarchy, who usually inherits the position of the leader?

• Religious leaders

• Military generals

• Elected officials

• Relatives

What is the main feature of a republic?

• Absolute control by the government

• Total government control of all activities

• Rule by the people

• Wealth and heredity based power

In a totalitarian society, who holds absolute control over all areas of the lives of its people?

• Religious leaders

• Elected officials

• The military

• The government

What is the main characteristic of fascism?

• Extreme patriotism and warlike policies

• Communal ownership of property

• Encouragement of cooperation among citizens

• Absolute power held by a dictator

In a dictatorship, who has absolute power?

• The people

• The military

• Elected officials

• A dictator

What is the main characteristic of communism?

• Little or no private ownership

• Encouragement of competition among citizens

• Limited personal freedom of individuals

• Extreme discrimination against minority groups

In an oligarchy, who holds power?

• Elected officials

• The wealthy

• The military

• The people

What does the word 'anarchy' literally mean?

• Communal ownership of property

• Absolute control by the government

• Rule by the people

• Without a chief or ruler

In a theocracy, what determines the leadership, laws, and customs?

• A specific religious ideology

• The wealthy

• The government

• The military