Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
Social Studies
11th -
12thgrade
The State, Regimes and Political Ideology
11 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple Choice
Democratic Regime
A system of politics in which political power is held by the people via systems of voting
A system of politics in which political power is held by an elite group of technocrats
A system of politics in which each person participates directly in government decisions
A system of politics in which all political decisions are made by one person
- 2. Multiple Choice
Non-Democratic Regime
A system of politics in which political power is held by the people via systems of voting
A system of politics in which political power is held by a limited number of powerful people
A system of politics in which each person participates directly in government decisions
A system of politics in which all political decisions are made by one person
- 3. Multiple Choice
Legitimacy
When a state declares independence
When a state changes its political ideology
When a state gives up its power
When a state holds the accepted authority to govern over the people
- 4. Multiple Choice
Totalitarian Regime
A system of government in which political power, but not other types of power, is concentrated in the hands of a few elites
A system of government in which political, economic, and social power is concentrated in the hands of a few elites
A system of government in which political power resides with the people
A system of government that has very few laws
- 5. Multiple Choice
Authoritarian Regime
A system of government in which political power, but not other types of power, is concentrated in the hands of a few elites
A system of government in which political, economic, and social power is concentrated in the hands of a few elites
A system of government in which political power resides with the people
A system of government that has very few laws
- 6. Multiple Choice
Monarchy
A state in which a government does not exist
A state in which the people elect official to run the government
A state in which one family retains political power over generations
A state in which political power is shared amongst various elites
- 7. Multiple Choice
Regime Change
The process by which a new government is elected
The process by which an entire new system of government gains legitimacy in a state
The process by which a state transfers power from one set of elites to another set of elites
The process by which a state creates new laws to govern its citizens
- 8. Multiple Choice
Communism
A political ideology in which free market economics dominates and the state has minimal impact on competition
A political ideology in which elites are entrusted with decisions about how to modernize the state
A political ideology in which it is believed that rules only inhibit human potential
A political ideology in which the idea that the wealthy exploit the poor dominates; the state redistributes the wealth to create equality
- 9. Multiple Choice
Socialism
A political ideology in which the idea that the wealthy exploit the poor dominates; the state redistributes the wealth to create equality
A political ideology in which inequality is seen as a problem and the state should play a significant role in creating a more equitable society
A political ideology that favors economic freedom
A political ideology in which it is believed that rules only inhibit human potential
- 10. Multiple Choice
Liberal Democracy
A political ideology that emphasizes the freedom of people to make choices in all realms of society
A political ideology that encourages political freedoms, but recognizes economic inequality as a significant state issue, and thus believes in larger governmental role in society
A political ideology in which the government has the power to control all aspects of a citizens life
A political ideology in which it is believed that rules only inhibit human potential
- 11. Multiple Choice
Social Democracy
A political ideology that emphasizes the freedom of people to make choices in all realms of society
A political ideology that encourages political freedoms, but recognizes economic inequality as a significant state issue, and thus believes in a larger governmental role in society
A political ideology in which the government has the power to control all aspects of a citizens life
A political ideology in which it is believed that rules only inhibit human potential
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags