Forms and Systems of Government

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which system of government will you find shared power between state and central government?

democracy

monarchy

federal

unitary

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The United States of America has which form and system of government?

communism and unitary

socialism and parlimentary

representative democracy and federal

direct democracy and confederal

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where is power centered in a unitary system?

central government

military

state government

dictator

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What type of government is described here: People elect a legislature, the Executive is elected by the legislature.
Which type of government is this?

Unitary Government

Parliamentary Government

Federal Government

Confederal Government

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the United States which type of government was in place under the Articles of Confederation?

federal

direct democracy

republic

confederal

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?

a small group of leaders

rule by one person

rule by people

rule by a family

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?

leaders are elected by the people

leaders are chosen by a consitution

leaders are picked by the upper class

leaders are born into ruling families

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Use the chart above to answer the following:

legislative system

unitary system

democratic system

parliamentary system

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Consider this situation: In an ancient kingdom, the people were tired of being treated badly by their king. The people of each village got together and chose chiefs to bring their complaints to the king.

What kind of government did the villagers demonstrate by their actions?

autocracy

direct democracy

monarchy

representative democracy

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How is a Parliamentary System of government different from a Presidential System?

In a Parliamentary system the legislative branch chooses the executive, not the people

In a Presidential system the president or executive is chosen by the legislative branch

In a Parliamentary System, the Parliament is only one house, not two

The Parliamentary System gives more power to the people to influence laws

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?

In a constitutional monarchy, the people vote on the king or queen

In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen mostly ceremonial as they don’t really hold any power

In an absolute monarchy, the king writes the constitution not the people

A constitutional monarchy has no king or queen

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In which form of government do the citizens make the decisions for the government?

representative democracy

constitutional monarchy

direct democracy

oligarchy

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which statement describes a socialist government?

the national and state governments share power

private property is abolished and the government owns all of the businesses

a dictator has all of the power

the government controls several basic industries and provides services at no cost

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which statement is true about the concept of federalism?

Americans must obey only state laws.

Federalism was designed to give the President more power.

It does not put a limit on government.

The power is shared by the national and states’ governments.

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

This country is run be a small group who makes all

decisions regarding the laws

and enforcement of the laws. Which form of government is being represented?

Unitary

Monarchy

Autocracy

Oligarchy

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Within this country, each citizen has a vote to elect the persons who will represent them in the governmental decisions. Which form of government is being represented?

Federal

Direct Democracy

Representative Democracy/Republic

Monarchy

17.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which form of government system is not inherited, but usually acquired by force and in which

people are prevented from voicing their opinions?

dictatorship

autocracy

theocracy

oligarchy

18.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

In which form of government does religious law settle disputes and rule the people?

autocracy

monarchy

theocracy

oligarchy

19.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

The word “oligarchy,” originally used by Aristotle, literally means which of the following?

rule by one leader

rule by the few

rule by all

rule by the one in command

20.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Which form of government system is not inherited, but usually acquired by force and in which

people are prevented from voicing their opinions?

dictatorship

autocracy

theocracy

oligarchy

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