Types of Governments Quiz

What is an autocracy?

• A government where one person has all the power

• A government where citizens vote directly

• A government based on religious law

• A government run by a small group

Which type of democracy involves citizens electing representatives?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

What is a monarchy?

• A government based on religious authority

• A government ruled by a king or queen

• A government where citizens have no power

• A government run by military leaders

In which form of government do citizens have the ultimate power?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What is a dictatorship?

• A government where citizens vote on every issue

• A government based on family lineage

• A government where one leader has absolute control

• A government ruled by a small group

What does the term 'theocracy' refer to?

• Rule by military officers

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by a king or queen

• Rule by a few people

Which of the following is an example of an oligarchy?

• A military junta

• A direct democracy

• A representative democracy

• A constitutional monarchy

What is anarchy?

• A government with elected representatives

• A government based on religious laws

• A government ruled by a king

• A government with no leaders

In a direct democracy, citizens are involved in what?

• Voting for representatives

• Day-to-day governing

• Choosing a king

• Making laws only through representatives

Which of the following is NOT a type of government mentioned?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Plutocracy

• Theocracy