Forms of Government Review
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- Q1Which type of government is ruled by a king or queen, with power typically inherited through family lineage?CommunismDemocracyMonarchyFascism30s
- Q2What type of government allows citizens to vote for representatives who make decisions on their behalf?DictatorshipDirect DemocracyTotalitarianismMonarchyRepublic or Representative Democracy30s
- Q3Which type of government is ruled by a king or queen whose power is limited by a constitution usually in a ceremonial role?CommunismConstitutional MonarchyAuthoritarianFascism30s
- Q4Which type of government is characterized by a leader who holds all power and makes decisions without the consent of the people or input from other governing bodies?DemocracyMonarchyDictatorshipSocialism30s
- Q5Which type of government is characterized by a system in which a small group of individuals hold power and make decisions on behalf of the society?AnarchyPlutocracyTheocracyOligarchy30s
- Q6What type of government is based on the teachings of a religious belief?OligarchyRepublic or Representative DemocracyTheocracyMonarchy30s
- Q7What is the belief that “god” gives rulers the right to ruleDevine Right of KingsMandate of HeavenAll of the above30s
- Q8In this type of government, the people vote directly on the lawsMonarchyDirect DemocracyRepublic/ Representative DemocracyTheocracy30s
- Q9This form of government was first recorded in Ancient Athens but variations of it have been found in indigenous cultures like the Iroquois League in North AmericaMonarchyRepublic/ Representative DemocracyDirect DemocracyTheocracy30s
- Q10This was the form of government in Rome allowing participation for both Plebeians and Patricians until electing Julius Caesar dictator for life in 44BCEDirect DemocracyOligarchyMonarchyRepublic/ Representative Democracy30s
- Q11In this modern day country, the Zhou Dynasty spread the idea of the "Mandate of Heaven" claimed the Qin Dynasty had lost the mandate due to its harsh legalistic policiesGreeceEgyptIndiaChinaCambodia30s
- Q12During the Enlightenment period, people began to discuss and share ideas about...All of the aboveWomen's RightsHuman RightsChecks and BalancesSocial Contract/Consent of the governedGovernment for and by the people30s