Types of Government Overview

Questions and Answers

Which statement best defines a communist government?

Has no political parties

Is a monarchy

Led by multiple political parties

Led by one political party (correct)

How long is an individual monarch's term of rule?

From the time of taking the throne to their death.

In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime minister is the leader of what?

The party that won the most seats.

What are two types of oligarchies?

Theocracy and communism. Signup and view all the answers

In which system of government would states function independently of each other?

Confederal. Signup and view all the answers

In a federal system of government, power is:

Divided between the national government and the states. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best characterizes a dictatorship?

The leader maintains power through force. Signup and view all the answers

In a democracy, government gets its power from:

What the majority of the citizens want. Signup and view all the answers

In a direct democracy, who votes on government policy?

All citizens. Signup and view all the answers

The best reason why direct democracy would not work well in the United States is that:

It would be impossible to get each and every citizen to vote. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Government

Communist Government: Characterized by leadership from a single political party, often eradicating private ownership.
Monarch's Term: Monarchs rule from the moment they ascend to the throne until their death without fixed term limits.
Parliamentary Democracy: In this system, the prime minister emerges as the leader from the political party holding the majority in parliament, influencing legislative decisions.
Oligarchies: Two common forms are theocracy, where religious leaders control the government, and communism, which focuses on collective ownership and classlessness.
Confederal System: In this governmental structure, individual states operate independently and retain significant autonomy, with a weak central authority.
Federal System: Power is shared between the national government and individual states, allowing for laws and policies at both levels of governance.
Dictatorship: A governance structure where a single leader maintains authority often through coercive measures or military force.
Democracy's Power Source: The government derives its legitimacy and power from the collective will of its citizens, primarily reflecting majority opinions.
Direct Democracy: In this system, all eligible citizens participate directly in voting on governmental policies and decisions.
Challenges of Direct Democracy in the U.S.: Implementing direct democracy is impractical due to the logistical difficulties of ensuring participation from every citizen on every issue.

Description

Explore the diverse systems of governance that shape our world. This quiz covers various forms such as democracy, communism, dictatorship, and federalism. Test your knowledge on how these governments function and their key characteristics.