Quiz: Understanding Types of Governments Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. 1. What is the primary characteristic of an authoritarian government? A) Power is concentrated in a single leader or small group B) Citizens have significant individual rights C) Power is distributed among many leaders D) Decisions are made by popular vote 2. In a democratic government, who does the government primarly serve? A) The military B) The people C) The wealthy elite D) Foreign interests 3. Which of the following is NOT a type of monarchy? A) Absolute monarchy B) Constitutional monarchy C) Democratic monarchy D) Ceremonial monarchy 4. What is a key feature of a constitution in a democratic government? A) It allows for unlimited government power B) It outlines the operations of the government and protects individual rights C) It is only a suggestion and not legally binding D) It is created by the military 5. Which of the following best describes an oligarchy? A) Rule by a single leader with absolute power B) Rule by a hereditary monarch C) Rule by elected representatives D) Rule by a small group of people often from the military or wealthy class 6. In a parliamentary democracy, who is typically chosen as the head of government? A) The president B) The monarch C) The prime minister chosen from the legislative body D) An appointed military leader 7. What distinguishes a presidential democracy from a parliamentary democracy? A) The president is elected separately from the legislative body B) Citizens cannot vote in a presidential democracy C) The prime minister has more power than the president D) There is no constitution in a presidential democracy 8. Which type of government emphasizes individual rights and liberties? A) Authoritarian B) Military C) Theocratic D) Democratic