Who Has Power Quiz

What type of government is ruled by a single ruler, such as a king or dictator?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

Which countries are examples of a monarchy or dictatorship?

• United States and Germany

• North Korea and Saudi Arabia

• Iran and Vietnam

• Japan and Russia

What is an oligarchy?

• Rule by one person

• Rule by a small group of people

• Rule by the majority

• Rule by elected officials

Which countries are examples of an oligarchy?

• United States and Japan

• Germany and Russia

• Iran and Vietnam

• North Korea and Saudi Arabia

What type of government is characterized by many people having a say in how it works?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

In a democracy, what is true about the government?

• It is unlimited

• Leaders can be voted out of office

• It is ruled by one person

• It is ruled by a small group

Which countries are examples of a democracy?

• Iran and Russia

• United States and Germany

• North Korea and Vietnam

• Saudi Arabia and Japan

What is a characteristic of a monarchy or dictatorship?

• Leaders must follow rules

• The ruler can do whatever they want

• It is ruled by many people

• It is ruled by elected officials

What happens in an oligarchy when a group takes over?

• The previous government remains

• The group rules by majority

• The previous government is removed

• The group is elected

In which type of government is the power more limited?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship