Exploring World Governments Quiz

Why did the first governments evolve?

• To improve communication

• To protect people from each other and outside threats

• To explore new territories

How is a new monarch typically chosen in a monarchy?

• By elections

• By heredity (inheritance)

• By a military coup

What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?

• In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power; in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by laws or a constitution.

• In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch is elected, while in an absolute monarchy, the monarch inherits power.

• Both systems are the same.

What is common in most constitutional governments?

• A set of rules called a constitution that governs the country

• Absolute power is held by one person

• No individual rights are protected

Which form of government is ruled by a small group of people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

In which form of government do citizens have the power to make decisions through voting?

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Monarchy

What is a key characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Power is inherited

• Power is held by a single leader with absolute control

• Power is shared among elected officials

Which form of government is based on religious law?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

What is a republic?

• A form of government where the country is considered a "public matter" and officials are elected

• A government ruled by a king or queen

• A government where power is held by a small group

In which form of government does the state control all aspects of life, including the economy and personal freedoms?

• Totalitarianism

• Democracy

• Monarchy