Comparative Forms of Government

Question 1

A form of government wherein power is exercised by a limited few or the “So-Called Elite.”

Answer 1

Aristocracy

Question 2

Governed by elected civilian Officials.

Answer 2

Civil

Question 3

A form of government that is founded on existing legal.

Answer 3

De Jure

Question 4

Not founded on constitutional law. It exists in fact, but not in law.

Answer 4

De Facto

Question 5

A form of government where power or sovereignty is exercised and/or raised in the people.

Answer 5

Democracy

Question 6

Is a form of government where the power of the state is divided into two, namely:
* National affairs
* Local affairs

Answer 6

Federal

Question 7

A form of government controlled by military authorities over the harassed state.

Answer 7

Military

Question 8

A form of government where power is exercised by one person only, usually a King or Queen.

Answer 8

Monarchy

Question 9

The President serves as the nomial or titular head. The Prime Minister is who runs the affairs of the state.

Answer 9

Parliamentary

Question 10

A form of government in which the President serves as the state’s Chief executive and is independent of the legislature in terms of tenure acts and policies.

Answer 10

Presidential

Question 11

A form of government wherein the state is obtained via means of force.

Answer 11

Revolutionary