Governments Quiz WH

A monarchy is a form of government characterized by _________.

• rule by one

• rule by many

• rule by law

• rule by the people

The term 'oligarchy' means _________.

• rule by a few

• rule by one

• rule by the people

• rule by the wealthy

What is the definition of 'tyranny'?

• government headed by a tyrant who gained complete control of it, usually by force; rule by force

• a system where citizens vote directly on laws

• a government ruled by a small group of elites

• a form of government where power is inherited through family lines

Which word means 'government headed by one person in complete control of it, usually by force'?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

The term 'democracy' means _________.

• rule by the people

• rule by a king

• rule by the wealthy

• rule by the military

A republic is characterized by which of the following?

• Rule by a king

• Rule by representatives

• Rule by a dictator

• Rule by the military

The Senate was __________ of the Roman Republic.

• the most important and most powerful body

• a minor advisory group

• the military arm

• the least influential institution

In ancient Rome, ______ were ten men, elected by the Council of Plebeians, who protected the rights and interests of the common people.

• tribunes

• consuls

• senators

• patricians

A government in which the power comes from the people is called a _______________.

• democracy
• republic

• oligarchy

• monarchy

What is a key feature of a direct democracy?

• Power is inherited through family lines

• One person holds all the power

• Decisions are made by a small group of elites

• Citizens vote on laws and policies themselves