Government and Economic Systems

Who first suggested classifying governments by asking, “Who governs the state?”

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Locke

Which type of government is ruled by one person?

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Federalism

A government controlled by a small group of people is called:

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

In a monarchy, the ruler is usually:

• A president

• A council of elders

• A king or queen

• A military commander

A system where people vote directly on every issue is:

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Oligarchy

• Absolute monarchy

In capitalism, who owns most property and businesses?

• The government

• The military

• Individuals and companies

• Religious leaders

In socialism, the government usually controls:

• Major industries

• Only farming

• No businesses

• Every small shop

Which economic system has no competition because the state runs everything?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Feudalism

Which country is an example of an absolute monarchy?

• Saudi Arabia

• United States

• Japan

• Canada

The U.S. and Canada are examples of which system?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Oligarchy