Unit 2: Government Study Game

Front

Who has the power in a democracy?

Back

The people

Front

What is the main difference between representative and direct democracy?

Back

In a representative democracy, people elect others to make laws on their behalf. In a direct democracy, people vote on laws themselves.

Front

What are two types of government where one person has total and unlimited power?

Back

Absolute Monarchy & Dictatorship

Front

Which two forms of government cannot be combined in a country? Representative Democracy & Direct Democracy, Theocracy & Representative Democracy, Representative Democracy & Dictatorship, Oligarchy & Representative Democracy

Back

Representative Democracy & Dictatorship

Front

Which statement is NOT true about both an absolute monarchy and a dictatorship? A king or queen is the leader. One person is the ruler. One person has total and unlimited power. Citizens do not have many rights.

Back

A king or queen is the leader.

Front

A theocracy is the rule of how many people?

Back

A theocracy can include the rule of one, a small group/few, or the rule of all.

Front

This is the term for the absence of government:

Back

Anarchy

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What is the title of the leader of a democracy? Options: President or Prime Minister, Dictator, King/Queen, Supreme Leader

Back

President or Prime Minister

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What is the title of the leader of a communist nation? Options: President or Prime Minister, King/Queen, Supreme Leader

Back

General Secretary, Chairman, or Dictator

Front

What is the title of the leader of a monarchy?

Back

King/Queen