Forms of Govt. Quiz - REG.

1. Citizens often have limited rights (or no rights at all) in a ________________. This type of government is also typically controlled by one person with absolute authority.

• Theocracy
• Representative Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy

2. This type of government is set up for citizens to elect politicians to represent them in government.

• Theocracy
• Representative Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy

3. Many people accuse Russia of being a(n) _______________ due to the fact that a small group of elite billionaires hold an overwhelming amount of power and influence within the Russian government.

• Theocracy
• Representative Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Oligarchy

4. In Vatican City, the Pope is the head of the government but also the head of Roman Catholic Church, worldwide. What type of government does Vatican City have?

• Theocracy
• Representative Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy

5. In Equatorial Guinea, President Teodoro Mbasogo has been ruling an authoritarian government since 1979. He has absolute control and power in Equatorial Guinea and uses extreme measures to wipe out critics and opponents within his country. Freedom of assembly is harshly restricted under his violent & oppressive rule, and healthcare and education improvements have been ignored for decades. Mbasogo profits from billions of dollars of oil exports, but 76.8 percent of Equatorial Guinea’s population lives in poverty. What type of government is this?

• Direct Democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Dictatorship

6. The people of England elect representatives to sit in Parliament, a lawmaking body. The King of England heads the country, but he only has a small role in government. The government is actually led by the current Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. (Select the TWO types of government that best describe England.)

• Representative Democracy
• Monarchy
• Dictatorship
• Oligarchy
• Direct Democracy

7. Which definition is the best match for "government"?

• association of workers organized to improve wages and working conditions
• a group of people who share a common point of view about issues
• the ruling authority for a community
• an association of voters looking to control public policy

8. Which of the following are services our government provides? (SELECT FOUR)

• Free public schools for the community
• Building and repairing roads and sidewalks
• Police and fire departments
• Public libraries and parks
• Mandatory (forced) military training for all citizens

9. True or False: In a Monarchy, rulers earn their power because they are chosen by the people. When one dies, the people choose a new ruler.

• True
• False

10. The country of Iran holds elections for the office of President, Vice President, and other government representatives. But the person with ultimate authority in Iran is the Supreme Leader. The general public does not get to elect the Supreme Leader. This person ranks above the President of Iran, serves for life, and has the highest political and religious power in the country. Many laws in Iran are based on the Islamic holy book, the Quran, and the Supreme Leader heavily enforces these laws. What TWO types of government does Iran have? (SELECT TWO)

• Monarchy
• Anarchy
• Theocracy
• Oligarchy
• Representative Democracy