Types of Governments Quiz and Flashcards

In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, who is the leader?

In a federal system of government, how is power distributed?

What is the best explanation for why direct democracy would not work well in the United States?

What is the main way a representative democracy differs from a direct democracy?

What statement best characterizes a dictatorship?

What are the two forms of democracy?

An oligarchy is best defined as?

In a democracy, from where does the government get its power?

What are two types of oligarchies?

What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?

In a [ ] government, states function independently of one another.

Central and state governments influence each other in?

In the United States, who elects the legislature?

How does a monarch typically take power?

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

Types of Governments

In a parliamentary system, the prime minister leads the party with the most seats in parliament.
Federal systems distribute power between the national government and state governments.
Direct democracy is impractical in the U.S. due to its large population.
A key difference between representative democracy and direct democracy is that elected leaders vote on issues in representative democracy, while citizens vote directly in direct democracy.
Dictatorships are characterized by leaders maintaining power through force.
Two forms of democracy include direct democracy and representative democracy.
Oligarchy is defined as governance by a small, elite group.
In democracies, government derives its power from the preferences of the majority.
Oligarchies can manifest as theocracy (rule by religious leaders) and communism (rule by a party).
The main distinction between federal and confederal systems is that federal systems have centralized authority, whereas confederal systems distribute power equally among states.
In a confederal government, states operate independently of one another.
Federal systems allow for mutual influence between central and state governments.
In the U.S., citizens are responsible for electing the legislature.
Monarchs typically gain power through heredity, succeeding a previous monarch upon their death or retirement.
In confederal systems, states function independently, emphasizing autonomy among regions.

Enhance your understanding of various types of governments with these flashcards. Each card presents key definitions and concepts related to parliamentary systems, federal governance, and direct democracy. Use this resource to solidify your knowledge in political science and government structures.