1. Types of Government
Study guide

2. In an authoritarian government…
Government may control ALL aspects of life and the government’s power is unlimited.
Power is inherited by family members
All the people in the group have a voice
Citizens hold political power

3. In an authoritarian government…
Government may control ALL aspects of life and the government’s power is unlimited.
Power is inherited by family members
All the people in the group have a voice
Citizens hold political power

4. This type of government is characterized by extreme nationalism and control.
Democracy
Theocracy
Anarchy
authoritarian

5. This type of government is characterized by extreme nationalism and control.
Democracy
Theocracy
Anarchy
authoritarian

6. Which type of government is tribal rule?
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Absolute monarchy
Constitutional monarchy

7. Which type of government is tribal rule?
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Absolute monarchy
Constitutional monarchy

8. An example of this type of government is Iran ruled by the Ayatollah or Afghanistan ruled by the Taliban.
Theocracy
Anarchy
Communism
Monarchy

9. An example of this type of government is Iran ruled by the Ayatollah or Afghanistan ruled by the Taliban.
Theocracy
Anarchy
Communism
Monarchy

10. Japan has this type of government
Theocracy
Anarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Representative democracy

11. Japan has this type of government
Theocracy
Anarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Representative democracy

12. North Korea has this type of government
Theocratic Communism
Dictatorship Communism
Oligarchy Communism
Republic Communism

13. North Korea has this type of government
Theocratic Communism
Dictatorship Communism
Oligarchy Communism
Republic Communism

14. Adolf Hitler had this type of government
Aristocracy
Theocracy
Direct democracy
dictatorship

15. Adolf Hitler had this type of government
Aristocracy
Theocracy
Direct democracy
dictatorship

16. In which form of government is rule sometimes justified by religion?
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Direct democracy

17. In which form of government is rule sometimes justified by religion?
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Direct democracy

18. Where there is an absence of government, this is called
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Direct democracy
Anarchy

19. Where there is an absence of government, this is called
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Direct democracy
Anarchy

20. Which form of government is ruled by all citizens without representatives?
Constitutional monarchy
Aristocracy
Direct democracy
oligarchy

21. Which form of government is ruled by all citizens without representatives?
Constitutional monarchy
Aristocracy
Direct democracy
oligarchy

22. The rule of this type of government is decided based on heredity
Monarchy
Aristocracy
Direct democracy
totalitarian

23. The rule of this type of government is decided based on heredity
Monarchy
Aristocracy
Direct democracy
totalitarian

24. A government controlled by a few elite is called
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Republic

25. A government controlled by a few elite is called
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Republic

26. What form of government is based on the idea that people can govern themselves?
Monarchy
Democracy
Autocracy
Constitutional monarchy

27. What form of government is based on the idea that people can govern themselves?
Monarchy
Democracy
Autocracy
Constitutional monarchy

28. What is a republic?
Government in which citizens elect leaders who make government decisions
A government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives
A government in which on person rules
A government in which the noble class rules

29. What is a republic?
Government in which citizens elect leaders who make government decisions
A government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives
A government in which on person rules
A government in which the noble class rules

30. Uses force to take power
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Democracy
Monarchy

31. Uses force to take power
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Democracy
Monarchy

32. Ruled by a royal family
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Monarchy
Democracy

33. Ruled by a royal family
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Monarchy
Democracy

34. Sir Tavarian has declared that all of the private property, owned by his citizens, will now be the property of the crown. No longer will citizens be able to own their own land or business. This type of government would be best described as…
Constitutional monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Absolute monarchy

35. Sir Tavarian has declared that all of the private property, owned by his citizens, will now be the property of the crown. No longer will citizens be able to own their own land or business. This type of government would be best described as…
Constitutional monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Absolute monarchy

36. Dirk and Bryan cannot wait for their 18th birthday
Dirk and Bryan cannot wait for their 18th birthday. A citizen that is 18 can vote in a free election in their country. The citizens vote for representative that work on their behalf to make laws. Citizens can also run for elections and take an active part in their government. What type of government does this country have?
Constitutional monarchy
Representative democracy
Anarchy
Theocracy

37. Dirk and Bryan cannot wait for their 18th birthday
Dirk and Bryan cannot wait for their 18th birthday. A citizen that is 18 can vote in a free election in their country. The citizens vote for representative that work on their behalf to make laws. Citizens can also run for elections and take an active part in their government. What type of government does this country have?
Constitutional monarchy
Representative democracy
Anarchy
Theocracy

38. This country recently had a civil war, which resulted in the dismantling of the government. The people have not worked together to form a new government and instead have set up voluntary institution which allow for freedom of choice without a hierarchy keeping and enforcing laws. Which description would best describe this nation?
Anarchy
Theocracy
Absolute monarchy
Direct democracy

39. This country recently had a civil war, which resulted in the dismantling of the government. The people have not worked together to form a new government and instead have set up voluntary institution which allow for freedom of choice without a hierarchy keeping and enforcing laws. Which description would best describe this nation?
Anarchy
Theocracy
Absolute monarchy
Direct democracy

40. Jasper lives in a country where the government controls all economic and political sectors. Jasper lives in a house with his family, but the property belongs to the government of his country. He has limited access to the internet, books, and movies. What type of government is in this country?
Theocracy
Communism
Anarchy
Democracy

41. Jasper lives in a country where the government controls all economic and political sectors. Jasper lives in a house with his family, but the property belongs to the government of his country. He has limited access to the internet, books, and movies. What type of government is in this country?
Theocracy
Communism
Anarchy
Democracy

42. Queen Allison is in charge of greeting the President of Canada when he arrives next week. She also attends ceremonies and important events; however, the laws of the country bind her. Queen Allison is a ceremonial figurehead and not the political leader of the country.
Dictatorship
Constitutional monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Communism

43. Queen Allison is in charge of greeting the President of Canada when he arrives next week. She also attends ceremonies and important events; however, the laws of the country bind her. Queen Allison is a ceremonial figurehead and not the political leader of the country.
Dictatorship
Constitutional monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Communism

44. A group of 500 people have decided to discover their own island and set up a community. They have elected their preacher, religious leader of their local church, to be the sole governing body of their new community. All of the laws will be approved by the Holy Bible and must be in the accordance with the Christian faith. What type of government are the 500 people trying to create?
Theocracy
Democracy
Communism
Dictatorship

45. A group of 500 people have decided to discover their own island and set up a community. They have elected their preacher, religious leader of their local church, to be the sole governing body of their new community. All of the laws will be approved by the Holy Bible and must be in the accordance with the Christian faith. What type of government are the 500 people trying to create?
Theocracy
Democracy
Communism
Dictatorship

46. The Korean War is officially over
True
False

47. The Korean War is officially over
True
False

48. Many North Korean citizens suffer from blindness because of…
Lack of exercise
Malnutrition
Smog pollution
Aging

49. Many North Korean citizens suffer from blindness because of…
Lack of exercise
Malnutrition
Smog pollution
Aging

50. What does DMZ stand for? Danger macro zone Demilitarized zone
Danger military zone

51. What does DMZ stand for? Danger macro zone Demilitarized zone
Danger military zone

52. During certain times in the day, there is a mad rush of children who run to their friend’s apartments on the other side of town because…
a. they run in fear of nuclear bomb threats
b. They run to the other side that gets electricity
c. The run to praise their dear leader on scheduled times

53. During certain times in the day, there is a mad rush of children who run to their friend’s apartments on the other side of town because…
a. they run in fear of nuclear bomb threats
b. They run to the other side that gets electricity
c. The run to praise their dear leader on scheduled times

54. What part of the world can you find Afghanistan?
Asia
Middle-East
South America
Russia

55. What part of the world can you find Afghanistan?
Asia
Middle-East
South America
Russia

56. What is the capital city of Afghanistan?
Burqa
Taliban
Land mine
Kabul

57. What is the capital city of Afghanistan?
Burqa
Taliban
Land mine
Kabul

58. Afghan army that took control of the capital city of Kabul in September 1996; forced from power in 2001.
Toshak
Chador
Burqa
Taliban

59. Afghan army that took control of the capital city of Kabul in September 1996; forced from power in 2001.
Toshak
Chador
Burqa
Taliban

60. Narrow mattress used in many Afghan homes instead of chairs or beds.
Toshak
Chador
Burqa
Taliban

61. Narrow mattress used in many Afghan homes instead of chairs or beds.
Toshak
Chador
Burqa
Taliban

62. Large cloth worn as a combination head covering veil and shawl usually worn by Muslim women.
Toshak
Kabul
Chador
Land mine

63. Large cloth worn as a combination head covering veil and shawl usually worn by Muslim women.
Toshak
Kabul
Chador
Land mine

64. What services does Father provide?
Farming
Handyman
Scribe/Reader
Shop Keeper

65. What services does Father provide?
Farming
Handyman
Scribe/Reader
Shop Keeper

66. Where will Parvana and Shauzia meet in 20 years?
Jail
Heaven
Eiffel Tower
Pakistan

67. Where will Parvana and Shauzia meet in 20 years?
Jail
Heaven
Eiffel Tower
Pakistan

68. Who is the breadwinner?
Shauzia
Parvana
Nooria
Homa

69. Who is the breadwinner?
Shauzia
Parvana
Nooria
Homa

70. What possession does Mrs. Weera appear to be most proud of?
A wagon
An athletic medal
Her blankets

71. What possession does Mrs. Weera appear to be most proud of?
A wagon
An athletic medal
Her blankets

72. Why did Parvana and Shauzia go to the graveyard?
To research their ancestors
To steal headstones
To dig up bones
To look for jewelry

73. Why did Parvana and Shauzia go to the graveyard?
To research their ancestors
To steal headstones
To dig up bones
To look for jewelry

74. Why was Parvana surprised by the Taliban soldier who had her read a letter?
She was surprised because he cried.
She was surprised because most Taliban can read.
She was surprised he spoke the same language as she.
She was surprised because Taliban didn’t usually hire Afghans.

75. Why was Parvana surprised by the Taliban soldier who had her read a letter?
She was surprised because he cried.
She was surprised because most Taliban can read.
She was surprised he spoke the same language as she.
She was surprised because Taliban didn’t usually hire Afghans.

76. Why had Homa run to Kabul from Mazaar?
She was looking for her father.
She was mad at her father.
She was running from her family.
The Taliban had taken over that city.

77. Why had Homa run to Kabul from Mazaar?
She was looking for her father.
She was mad at her father.
She was running from her family.
The Taliban had taken over that city.

78. Why was Shauzia not able to sell items from a tray?
She did not have the money to buy a tray and supplies
She was missing a leg
She was a girl
She can’t physically carry the tray
Her distinctive burqa

79. Why was Shauzia not able to sell items from a tray?
She did not have the money to buy a tray and supplies
She was missing a leg
She was a girl
She can’t physically carry the tray
Her distinctive burqa