Types Of Government Politics Quiz

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You may know a bit about politics – the process of making decisions which apply to everyone in a group - but how much do you know about each of the four types of government? Let’s find out.

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1.

What type of government is characterized by each individual voting directly on each subject?
- A.
  
  Representative democracy
- B.
  
  Anarchy
- C.
  
  Theocracy
- D.
  
  Direct democracy
2.

What type of government is characterized by the presence of a king or queen?
- A.
  
  Democracy
- B.
  
  Monarchy
- C.
  
  Theocracy
- D.
  
  Dictatorship
3.

What type of government is characterized by people electing others to making decisions for them?
- A.
  
  Direct democracy
- B.
  
  Representative democracy
- C.
  
  Monarchy
- D.
  
  Dictatorship
4.

What type of government does the United States have?
- A.
  
  Direct democracy
- B.
  
  Monarchy
- C.
  
  Democratice republic
- D.
  
  Dictatorship
5.

What type of government is characterized by a leader who allows no opposition and controls most aspects of citizens' lives?
- A.
  
  Dictatorship
- B.
  
  Theocracy
- C.
  
  Anarchy
- D.
  
  Democracy
6.

What type of government exists when religious leaders control the government?
- A.
  
  Anarchy
- B.
  
  Theocracy
- C.
  
  Democracy
- D.
  
  Dictatorship
7.

What type of government exists when the government controls all aspects of the economy?
- A.
  
  Socialist
- B.
  
  Capitalist
- C.
  
  Communist
8.

What type of government exists when the government shares control of the economy with individuals and businesses?
- A.
  
  Socialist
- B.
  
  Capitalist
- C.
  
  Communist
9.

In a democracy how are leaders chosen?
- A.
  
  Appointed
- B.
  
  War
- C.
  
  Rock, paper, scissors
- D.
  
  Voting
10.

What is the name of the legislature in Great Britain that is similar to Congress in the United States?
- A.
  
  Parliament
- B.
  
  King Arthur's Court
- C.
  
  Prime Minister