Forms of Government

Front

Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?
- Rule by a king or queen.
- Special privileges for the wealthy.
- Control over the government by a single person.
- A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.

Back

A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.

Front

What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?

Back

Government controls most aspects of life.

Front

How are an absolute monarchy and a dictatorship similar?

Back

Both usually deny individual rights.

Front

North Koreans have to vote, but have only one political party choice. What can you conclude?

Back

It sounds like a democracy, but is actually a dictatorship.

Front

Which statement's author would most likely support a democratic government? Options: The majesty of our King is borrowed from God., All men are equal, and no one ought to harm another., It is much better to be feared than to be loved., The group goals should be placed ahead of the individual.

Back

All men are equal, and no one ought to harm another.

Front

What would be the best title for this graphic organizer?

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Absolute Monarchy

Front

What is one right that citizens in a dictatorship would gain if their government became a democracy? Options: Right to vote, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of religion, Citizens would gain all of these rights.

Back

Citizens would gain all of these rights.

Front

Which feature characterizes a theocratic government?

Back

Enforcement of religious laws.

Front

Which statement was most likely made by an absolute monarch? Options: The government that rules is elected by the people. Government must be based on a sound written constitution. An elected legislature must pass all laws for our nation. In this nation, I decide what the laws are.

Back

In this nation, I decide what the laws are.

Front

Which two government types are most closely associated with these characteristics? Options: Dictatorship and Representative Democracy, Constitutional Monarchy and Democracy, Direct Democracy and Theocracy, Absolute Monarchy and Dictatorship

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Absolute Monarchy and Dictatorship