Government Definition Quiz

What is the definition of government according to the document?

• The institution through which a society makes and enforces public policies

• A group of people who create laws

• An organization that collects taxes

• A system that provides education

What is a key characteristic of a dictatorship?

• Government is accountable to its people.

• Government rules with the consent of the people.

• Government is not accountable to its people.

• People directly make decisions.

In a democracy, how does the government rule?

• Without the consent of the people.

• With the consent of the people.

• Through a single ruler.

• By ignoring public opinion.

What is the rule of one person called?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Indirect rule

What is an example of direct democracy?

• U.S. Congress

• New England Town Meeting

• Presidential elections

• Supreme Court

In an indirect democracy, how are decisions made?

• People directly make decisions.

• A single ruler makes all decisions.

• People elect representatives to make decisions.

• Decisions are made by a small group.

Which type of government is characterized by a single central authority?

• Unitary Government

• Federal Government

• Confederate Government

• Parliamentary Government

What is an example of a federal government?

• Great Britain’s Parliament

• The United States

• European Union

• Canada

Which type of government is described as a loose union of states?

• Unitary Government

• Federal Government

• Confederate Government

• Monarchy

What is one of the earliest forms of government mentioned in the text?

• Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic