Types of Government Quiz

Which type of government is ruled by representatives elected by the people?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

What is the main characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Rule by many

• Rule by one

• Rule by few

• No rule

What is the main feature of a direct democracy?

• Citizens vote on laws directly

• Representatives make decisions

• Rule by a king or queen

• No government

Which of the following is NOT a type of government ruled by one?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Autocracy

Which type of government is often associated with hereditary succession?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What can lead to a small group taking power in a government?

• Election

• Overthrow of the previous government

• Peace treaty

• Natural disaster

Which ancient city-state was known as an oligarchy?

• Athens

• Rome

• Sparta

• Carthage

Which of the following is an example of a quality that might unite an oligarchic group?

• Shared hobbies

• Common language

• Wealth

• Similar education

In a Constitutional Monarchy, who is bound by a constitution?

• The king or queen

• The military

• Only the citizens

• No one

Which of the following is a type of government where people have the power?

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Democratic Republic

• Absolute Monarchy