Citizen Participation in Government

The three types of citizen participation governments are:

• Democracy, Confederacy, Republic
• Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy
• Republic, Communism, Dictatorship
• Theocracy, Oligarchy, Anarchy

Who rules in an autocratic government?

• a small group
• the people
• elected leaders
• a single ruler

Can citizens participate in the selection of the ruler or vote on the country's laws in an autocratic government?

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes
• Often

What is a benefit of an autocratic government?

• The needs of the citzens are never ignored
• The government is always changing
• People have the right to vote for new leaders
• Decisions are made quickly

In an autocracy, the power to rule the country is usually:

• Given based on vote
• Awarded on merit
• Inherited or taken by military force
• Given to the wealthy

A dictator uses what to control citizens?

• Force
• Money
• Voting Rights
• Property

Which is an example of a monarch?

• Prime Minister
• President
• King
• Senator

Which continent had the most autocratic governments?

• Europe
• Asia
• South America
• Africa

Who rules in an oligarchy?

• A king or queen
• A president or other elected official
• A small group
• A single dictator

How are oligarchic rulers selected?

• Elected by citizens
• Seized power by religion, force, wealth/ resources
• Inherited by blood/family line