Types of Government Quiz

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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Emily Williams
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which type of government do citizens directly elect both the legislative and executive branches?
Parliamentary Democracy
Autocracy
Presidential Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of an autocracy?
Citizens have the power to vote.
One leader holds all the power.
Power is shared among multiple leaders.
Laws are made by a group of representatives.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of government allows citizens the most participation in the decision-making process?
Autocracy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of government is characterized by a single leader who often takes power by force?
Democracy
Dictatorship
Constitutional Monarchy
Bicameral Legislature
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the leader in a presidential democracy?
Prime Minister
President
Chief Executive
Head of State
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a democracy, how do citizens primarily exercise their power?
By following the laws.
By voting in elections.
By paying taxes.
By serving in the military.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of government has the legislative and executive branches fused together?
Presidential Democracy
Autocracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the title of the leader in a parliamentary democracy?
President
Prime Minister
Chief Executive
Head of State
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a bicameral legislature mean?
The legislative branch is split into two houses.
The executive branch has two leaders.
The government is divided into two separate countries.
The judicial branch has two levels of courts.
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