Types of Government Quiz

What type of government does the United States have?

• Totalitarianism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Representative democracy

In a representative democracy, who makes decisions and passes laws on behalf of the people?

• The citizens

• The president

• Elected representatives

• The majority

What is the main principle of majority rule in a representative democracy?

• The opinions of the majority have more influence

• The citizens make all government decisions

• The opinions of the minority have more influence

• The government controls all aspects of citizens' lives

What is the purpose of protecting minority rights in a representative democracy?

• To limit the power of the majority

• To prevent the majority from making any decisions

• To ensure equal representation for all citizens

• To allow the minority to control the government

In a direct democracy, how do people participate in making government decisions?

• By electing representatives

• By attending meetings and voting directly

• By debating and passing laws

• By allowing the government to make all decisions

What is an example of a direct democracy in the United States?

• The Constitution

• The federal government

• The state legislatures

• The New England town meetings

What form of government has one ruler who holds political power?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Totalitarianism

• Representative democracy

In which type of government does a handful of elite members hold all political power?

• Totalitarianism

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

What is a characteristic of a totalitarian government?

• Open political criticism and opposition

• Limited citizens' rights

• Unrestricted power of the citizens

• Controlled aspects of citizens' lives

Which country is an example of a totalitarian government?

• China

• Saudi Arabia

• United States

• North Korea