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Types of Governments

Quiz by Melissa Ryan

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    This type of government is run by one person that has complete control.
    dictatorship
    democracy
    monarchy
    communism
    30s
  • Q2
    What kind of government does the United States have?
    dictatorship
    totalitarian
    direct democracy
    representative democracy
    30s
  • Q3
    What is government?
    the way a country is run by the development of rules and laws
    the way a country manages its money
    the way a country decides what is made and sold
    how a country works with other countries
    30s
  • Q4
    When citizens elect leaders to represent them in government.
    representative democracy
    communism
    constitutional monarchy
    direct democracy
    30s
  • Q5
    When a government is run by a king or queen.
    monarchy
    communism
    dictatorship
    democracy
    30s
  • Q6
    When one party runs all aspects of the government and country.
    communism
    monarchy
    democracy
    30s
  • Q7
    This form of government is no longer found today and was developed in ancient Greece.
    constitutional monarchy
    dictatorship
    direct democracy
    representative democracy
    30s
  • Q8
    How do you get to power in a dictatorship?
    relationship to ruler
    election
    force
    appointed
    30s
  • Q9
    In an absolute monarchy, the king or queen make all decisions. In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen are bound by...
    a group of representatives
    the people
    a constitution
    30s
  • Q10
    In a limited government, the _______ restrains the government.
    senate
    people
    constitution
    house of representatives
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the difference between a limited and unlimited government?
    military
    power
    laws
    economy
    30s
  • Q12
    Why do limited governments limit power?
    allow control over citizens
    encourage working together
    prevent the abuse of power
    30s

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