Forms of Government Quiz

What is oligarchy?

• D. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules

• C. A political system where citizens elect their leaders

• B. A political system governed by a few powerful and privileged people

• A. A political system governed by the military

What is monarchy?

• D. A form of government whereby an individual inherits the authority and rule over the people from generation to generation

• C. A political system where citizens elect their leaders

• B. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules

• A. A political system governed by the military

What is aristocracy?

• A. A political system governed by the military

• D. A political system governed by a few powerful and privileged people

• B. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules

• C. A form of government whereby an individual inherits the authority and rule over the people from generation to generation

What is military government?

• D. A political system governed by a few powerful and privileged people

• C. A form of government whereby an individual inherits the authority and rule over the people from generation to generation

• B. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules

• A. A political system governed by the military

What is democracy?

• C. A form of government whereby an individual inherits the authority and rule over the people from generation to generation

• D. A form of government in which citizens have the power to elect their leaders by voting

• B. A political system where the most powerful member of society rules

• A. A political system governed by the military

Where did democracy start?

• C. Athens

• D. China

• B. Egypt

• A. Rome

What is the slogan for democracy?

• A. Government of the rich

• B. Government of the powerful

• C. Government of the people, by the people, for the people

• D. Government of the elite

In which form of government do citizens have the power to elect their leaders by voting?

• C. Aristocracy

• B. Monarchy

• D. Democracy

• A. Oligarchy

Who rules in an aristocracy?

• A. The military

• B. The citizens

• C. The most powerful member of society

• D. The elected leaders

What is the main characteristic of a monarchy?

• D. Rule by a few powerful and privileged people

• A. Rule by decree

• B. Inheritance of authority and rule over the people

• C. Direct participation of citizens in government