Types of Governments — Quiz

Question 1

How does a monarch typically take power?

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by taking over when the previous monarch dies or retires

Question 2

In the modern world, many countries with kings or queens have evolved into constitutional democracies. In these countries, monarchs are mostly

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figureheads.

Question 3

Which statement best defines a communist government?

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A communist government is led by one political party.

Question 4

An oligarchy is best defined as

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a government ruled by a small, elite group.

Question 5

In an autocracy, what kind of power does the leader hold?

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He holds all the power.

Question 6

What are two types of oligarchies?

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dictatorship and theocracy

Question 7

Which statement about communism is the most accurate?

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Communism gives control to party leaders.

Question 8

In a democracy, government gets its power from

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what the majority of the citizens want.

Question 9

Which statement best characterizes a dictatorship?

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The leader maintains power through force.

Question 10

Central and state governments influence each other in

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a federal system.

Types of Governments — Quiz Answers