Greek Government Flashcard

Front

In which type of government does the power rest with the people? Options: Democracy, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny

Back

Democracy

Front

A(n)  ____ is a single ruler, such as a king, queen, or emperor, who holds all the power in a country or empire.

Back

monarch

Front

A(n)  ____ is one of several people who rule a country or empire together, sharing the power.

Back

oligarch

Front

"Rule by people"

Back

Democracy

Front

Rule by the few

Back

Oligarchy

Front

Democracy where citizens elect others to serve in government and make their laws

Back

Representative Democracy

Front

Which government has one person in charge who rules by force and with total authority? Options: monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, democracy

Back

tyranny

Front

Which government has its power passed down through a royal family line? Options: monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, democracy

Back

monarchy

Front

In which type of government does an individual take power with the support of the lower class citizens?

Back

Tyranny

Front

How were laws developed in a monarchy?

Back

The king made them.