Forms of Government Prefixes/Suffixes

Using Prefixes and Suffixes to Define Types of Government

Match

Match each prefix or suffix with the correct meaning.

• -cracy

• -archy

• an-

• auto-

• demo-

government

ruler

without

self, singular

people

• government

• ruler

• without

• self, singular

• people

Match

Match each prefix or suffix with the correct meaning.

• mon-

• olig-

• theo-

one

few

God/religion

• one

• few

• God/religion

Multiple Choice

Based on the prefix and suffix, what definition below is the best fit for the term "anarchy"?

• A form of government with no ruler

• A form of government where one ruler holds the power

• A form of government where a few people rule

• A form of government where a single person rules

Multiple Choice

Based on the prefix and suffix, what definition below is the best fit for the term "monarchy"?

• A form of government with no ruler

• A form of government where one ruler holds the power

• A form of government where a few people rule

• A form of government where a single person rules

Multiple Choice

Based on the prefix and suffix, what definition below is the best fit for the term "oligarchy"?

• A form of government with no ruler

• A form of government where one ruler holds the power

• A form of government where a few people rule

• A form of government where a single person rules

Multiple Choice

Based on the prefix and suffix, what definition below is the best fit for the term "autocracy"?

• A form of government with no ruler

• A form of government where one ruler holds the power

• A form of government where a few people rule

• A form of government where a single person rules

Multiple Choice

Based on the prefix and suffix, what definition below is the best fit for the term "democracy"?

• A form of government where a single person rules

• A government by the people

• A government by God/the gods/religion

• A form of government with no ruler; Lack of government

Multiple Choice

Based on the prefix and suffix, what definition below is the best fit for the term "theocracy"?

• A form of government where a single person rules

• A government by the people

• A government by God/the gods/religion

• A form of government with no ruler; Lack of government