8 types of goverment

8 types of goverment

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

No government, or no one is in control is a ______

Back

Anarchy

Answer explanation

Anarchy is a state of no government or control.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

One person taking control by force is ________

Back

Dictatorship

Answer explanation

Dictatorship is when one person takes control by force. It is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A government ruled by a small group of people is known as ________

Back

Oligarchy

Answer explanation

An oligarchy is a government ruled by a small group of people. In this form of government, power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A government where the people elect representatives to make decisions is a ________

Back

Republic

Answer explanation

A government where the people elect representatives to make decisions is a Republic.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A government where the people have the power to make decisions is a ________

Back

Direct Democracy

Answer explanation

A government where the people have the power to make decisions is a Direct Democracy.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Ruled by Religious law; god being the ultimate authority

Back

Theocracy

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Theocracy because it is a form of government ruled by religious law with god being the ultimate authority.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A government where the king or queen has limited power and must follow the country's laws is a ________

Back

Constitutional Monarchy

Answer explanation

A constitutional monarchy is a government where the king or queen has limited power and must follow the country's laws.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A royal family with total power and control.

Back

Absolute Monarchy

Answer explanation

Absolute Monarchy is a form of government where a royal family has total power and control. It is the correct choice in this context.

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Did you understand?

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YES!