forms of government quiz

What is the key characteristic of a direct democracy?

• Power is held by a monarch.

• Power is derived from the people.

• Power is held by a dictator.

• Power is derived from the military.

Which of the following countries is an example of a democratic republic?

• Iran

• United States

• North Korea

• Saudi Arabia

What does a theocratic republic base its laws on?

• Democratic principles

• Religious law

• Parliamentary decisions

• Monarchical decrees

Which of the following is true about China's government system?

• It is a democratic republic

• It is a theocratic republic

• It is a parliamentary republic

• It is a republic in name but not democratic

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

• Monarch as head of state

• Head of government is not a monarch

• Can be democratic

• Can be theocratic

What is a monarchy?

• A form of government where power is vested in one individual and typically acquired through heredity.

• A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

• A form of government where power is held by elected representatives.

• A form of government where power is held by a religious leader.

What characterizes constitutional monarchies?

• Power is held solely by the monarch.

• Power is shared between the monarch and representative and executive bodies.

• Power is held by a single political party.

• Power is distributed among various religious leaders.

What is a key characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Power is shared among multiple leaders.

• Power is invested in one single person or group.

• Citizens vote on all major decisions.

• There is no central authority.

What does totalitarianism seek to control?

• Only the economy

• Only the military

• All aspects of social life

• Only the education system

Which of the following is a historical example of a totalitarian state?

• Ancient Greece

• Nazi Germany

• The Roman Empire

• The British Empire