7SS Unit 2 Vocab Quiz

What is a key characteristic of democracy?

• Hereditary rule

• Single-party system

• Individual rights and rule of law

• Absolute power for the leader

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a monarchy?

• The ruler inherits their position

• The monarch's power can be absolute or constitutional

• Citizens elect their leader through voting

• A king or queen holds supreme authority

In a dictatorship, what is the primary method of maintaining control?

• Regular elections

• Shared decision-making

• Suppression of dissent and opposition

• Constitutional limits on power

 What is a key feature of a constitutional republic?

• A single ruler with absolute power

• No written laws or constitution

• Elected representatives governing according to a set of laws

• Government ownership of all property

Which economic system is associated with communism?

• Free market capitalism

• Individual citizens

• Collective ownership of the means of production

• A small group of ruing elite

 What defines an oligarchy?

• ule by religious leaders

• Direct democracy where all citizens vote on laws

• A small group of people holding power and making decisions

• A system where the oldest members of society rule

In a capitalist system, who owns and controls the means of production?

• The government

• Private individuals and businesses

• A single political party

• Religious institutions

In which system of government would you most likely find a classless society as a goal?

• Capitalism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

In Country A, many people are in charge and citizens elect the head of the government directly. Country B has a single leader and citizens do not vote for the head of the government. What is the best description for country B?

• Country A is a democracy, while Country B is a dictatorship

• Country A is a constitutional republic, while Country B is a dictatorship

• Country A is a dictatorship, while Country B is a democracy

• Country A is a democracy, while Country B is a monarchy

What kind of government has the MOST citizen participation, represented by letter B?

• Oligarchy

• Democratic