Forms of Government and Economic Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge of comparative politics with questions on democracy, communism, parliamentary systems, and economic ideologies.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a democracy?

Single-party rule
Elected representatives
Dictatorship
Monarchy
#2

In a communist economic system, who owns the means of production?

Government
Private individuals
Corporations
Foreign investors
#3

Which form of government is characterized by rule by a single individual with absolute power?

Republic
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
#4

In a federal system of government, what is the relationship between the central government and regional governments?

The central government has all the power.
The regional governments have all the power.
Both central and regional governments share power.
There are no regional governments.
#5

Which form of government is characterized by rule by a small group of individuals?

Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
#6

In a capitalist economic system, who decides what goods and services are produced?

Consumers
Government
Producers
Trade unions
#7

What is the main characteristic of a parliamentary system of government?

Separation of powers
Direct democracy
Bicameral legislature
Fusion of executive and legislative branches
#8

Which economic system is primarily characterized by private ownership of property and the means of production?

Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
Mixed economy
#9

Which economic system is characterized by government ownership of key industries and resources, but allows for some private ownership and market forces?

Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Mixed economy
#10

What is the main difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

Direct democracy has no elected representatives.
Representative democracy has no elections.
Direct democracy has a king or queen.
Representative democracy elects leaders to make decisions on behalf of the people.
#11

What is a characteristic of a unitary system of government?

Division of power between central and regional governments
Regional governments have autonomy
No central authority
Central government holds all power
#12

Which economic system is based on the principle of collective ownership of property and the means of production?

Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Market economy
#13

In a theocracy, what is the basis for governmental authority?

Constitution
Monarchy
Religious doctrine
Civil law
#14

In a market economy, what determines the prices of goods and services?

Government regulations
Supply and demand
Central planning
International trade agreements
#15

In a presidential system of government, who is the head of state and head of government?

Monarch
Prime Minister
President
Chancellor
#16

In a theocracy, what role does religion play in government?

No role
Minor role
Major role
Complete separation
#17

In a direct democracy, how are laws enacted?

By elected representatives
By a monarch
Through referendums and initiatives
By the military

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