Forms of Government

 In an ancient kingdom, the people were tired of being treated badly their king. The people of each village got together and chose chiefs to bring their complaints to the king. What kind of government did the villagers demonstrate by their actions?

• Representative Democracy
• Direct Democracy
• Autocracy
• Monarchy

Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have? 

• Representative democracy
• Direct democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy

What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?

• Oligarchy
• Communism
• Monarchy
• Democracy

A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution. Based on this scenario, which form of government is taking action? 

• republic
• oligarchy
• monarchy
• dictatorship

A monarch presides over ceremonies, but elected leaders run the gov. What form of gov is this?

• absolute monarchy 
• dictatorship
• constitutional monarchy 
• republic

What is the term for a type of government in which one person possesses unlimited power? 

• Democracy
• Autocracy
• Socialism
• Communism

What do a republic and a direct democracy have in common?  

• rule by a single political party
• a small group of leaders 
• rule by the people
• a single leader

 What does an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

• A single individual or small group exercises control over government 
• The head of state is chosen by Parliament
•  Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people 
• Their citizens decide public issues for themselves 

Which statement applies to all types of monarchies? 

• The monarch's power, whether total or limited, is established in a written constitution.
• They combine the executive and legislative branches.
• Their ruler holds absolute power, unlimited by Parliaments or constitutions.
• The monarch inherits his or her power. 

A system of government in which political power resides with the people.

• Autocracy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy