Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Global Citizenship

Systems of government: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Systems of government.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following statements best describes a constitutional monarchy as a system of government?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following characteristics is a defining feature of a totalitarian regime that distinguishes it from other forms of autocratic systems, such as an absolute monarchy?

Question 3

1 mark

In the context of systems of government, which of the following statements best explains why a totalitarian regime might still achieve a medium or high Human Development Index (HDI) ranking?

Question 4

1 mark

In an absolute monarchy, which of the following best describes where political power is held?

Question 5

1 mark

When comparing democratic and autocratic systems of government, which characteristic is most typical of a totalitarian regime?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify one difference between democratic and autocratic systems of government regarding how political leaders are typically chosen.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain why a constitutional monarchy is often categorized as a democratic system, whereas an absolute monarchy is considered autocratic.

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Question 8

5 marks

Analyze the relationship between a country's Human Development Index (HDI) and its system of government by explaining how an autocratic regime might prioritise different development goals compared to a democratic system.

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Question 9

3 marks

(a) Provide a brief definition of a democracy.

(b) State one key difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy.

(c) Identify one way in which an autocratic system of government differs from a democratic one in terms of how leaders are chosen.

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Question 10

4 marks

(a) Explain why a country classified with a high Human Development Index (HDI) might typically be associated with a democratic system of government, while a country with a low HDI may face different political challenges. (2 points)
(b) Distinguish between a constitutional monarchy and an absolute monarchy, providing one key difference in how power is exercised in each. (2 points)

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