H-SpringFinal60

Which type of government is ruled by a king or queen?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

In a direct democracy, who makes the laws?

• Elected representatives

• The monarch

• All citizens

• Military leaders

Which form of government is characterized by rule by a small group of people?

• Autocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What is the defining feature of a theocracy?

• Rule by elected officials

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by the wealthy

• Rule by the military

In a republic, who holds the power?

• The royal family

• The military

• The citizens through elected representatives

• Religious authorities

Which type of government typically includes a constitution to limit governmental power?

• Absolute monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional monarchy

• Anarchy

An authoritarian government is best defined as:

• One where laws are made by citizens

• A government that allows freedom of speech and press

• A system with limited personal freedoms and strong central control

• A system where there is no central government

What type of government does the United States have?

• Direct democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

In a dictatorship, who holds the power?

• Citizens

• A small group

• A single leader

• The judiciary

Which of the following best describes an absolute monarchy?

• Monarch shares power with parliament

• Monarch has complete and unlimited power

• Monarch is elected

• Monarch only has ceremonial duties