Forms of Government
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Forms of Government starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the term 'direct democracy'.
Describe the term 'Oligarchy'.
Explain the main difference between a democracy and a dictatorship.
Explain the term 'checks and balances' in the context of government.
Explain the term 'separation of powers' in the context of forms of government.
What is the main advantage of a democratic form of government?
What is the main difference between a monarchy and a republic?
What is the main feature of a parliamentary form of government?
In a democracy, who holds the ultimate power? (1) The King (2) The President (3) The People (4) The Army
Which form of government does India have? (1) Monarchy (2) Dictatorship (3) Parliamentary democracy (4) Theocracy
Which form of government is based on hereditary rule? (1) Democracy (2) Monarchy (3) Republic (4) Oligarchy
Which of the following countries is an example of a constitutional monarchy? (1) United Kingdom (2) China (3) India (4) North Korea
Fill in the blank: In a ________ democracy, people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Fill in the blank: In a ________ form of government, the head of state is not a monarch.
Fill in the blank: In a ________ government, the central government is supreme and local governments have only the powers given to them by the central government.
Fill in the blank: In a ________, the government is controlled by a single person who has absolute power.
Is it true that in a dictatorship, citizens have the right to freely choose their leaders?
Is it true that in a monarchy, the ruler is always elected?
Is it true that in a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is the head of government?
Is it true that in a theocracy, laws are based on religious texts?
