Systems of Government and Political Ideologies Quiz

Test your knowledge on political philosophy with questions about types of government, famous political thinkers, and ideologies. How well do you know your political systems?

#1

Which type of government involves rule by a single individual with absolute power?

Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Oligarchy
#2

Who is considered the father of modern political science?

Plato
Aristotle
Machiavelli
Thomas Hobbes
#3

Which political ideology advocates for the collective ownership of the means of production?

Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Fascism
#4

Who wrote the famous work 'The Prince', which discussed political power and tactics?

Plato
Aristotle
Machiavelli
Thomas Hobbes
#5

In which political ideology does the government play a minimal role in the economy and individual liberties are highly valued?

Libertarianism
Fascism
Socialism
Authoritarianism
#6

Who coined the term 'democracy'?

Plato
Aristotle
Cleisthenes
Socrates
#7

What is the political system where power is shared between a central government and regional governments?

Unitary system
Federal system
Confederal system
Totalitarian system
#8

What is the term for a political system where the government controls all aspects of public and private life?

Totalitarianism
Anarchism
Libertarianism
Federalism
#9

Who advocated for the idea of a 'social contract' in which individuals agree to give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection and stability from the government?

John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
#10

Which political ideology emphasizes the importance of tradition, hierarchy, and nationalism?

Liberalism
Conservatism
Socialism
Anarchism
#11

Who is known for the concept of 'the invisible hand' in economics, often associated with laissez-faire capitalism?

John Maynard Keynes
Adam Smith
Karl Marx
Friedrich Hayek
#12

Which political ideology emphasizes the importance of individual liberty, equality, and justice?

Socialism
Communism
Liberalism
Fascism
#13

Which political ideology emphasizes the importance of community and social equality?

Liberalism
Conservatism
Socialism
Fascism

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