Types of Government

What is an autocracy?

• A government where power is held by many people

• A government where power is held by one person

• A government where power is held by elected officials

• A government where power is held by the military

Which of the following is a type of autocratic government?

• Federal Republic

• Constitutional Democracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Parliamentary System

What is the belief held by many monarchs about their right to rule?

• They are elected by the people

• They are divinely placed upon the throne

• They are chosen by the military

• They are selected by a council

What is the role of citizens in an autocracy?

• To elect their leaders

• To follow the ruler's decisions

• To participate in government decisions

• To form political parties

Who remains the head of state in a constitutional monarchy?

• The president

• The prime minister

• The king, queen, or emperor

• The parliament

What role does the monarch primarily play in a constitutional monarchy?

• A military leader

• A symbol of the past and tradition

• A chief legislator

• A financial advisor

Which of the following countries is an example of a constitutional monarchy?

• United States

• China

• Sweden

• Russia

In a constitutional monarchy, who elects the members of parliament?

• The monarch

• The military

• The people

• The judiciary

What is the main feature of a representative democracy?

• Direct voting on all issues

• Elected representatives

• Rule by a single leader

• Decisions made by consensus

Which type of government is represented by the color green on the map?

• Military dictatorships

• Full presidential republics

• Parliamentary republics

• Presidential republics with the role of the president and prime minister combined