Government & Economy

"I govern because the people elect me. Power is in the hands of the people."

• dictatorship
• oligarchy
• monarch
• democracy

"I rule because my father was king and now I am queen."

• dictatorship
• oligarchy
• monarchy
• democracy

"I took power by force and everyone must obey my laws."

• dictatorship
• oligarchy
• monarchy
• democracy

"I rule because I am the religious leader."

• dictatorship
• oligarchy
• theocracy
• monarchy

Which form of government has no one in charge?

• monarchy
• democracy
• oligarchy
• anarchy

The military is essential in order to retain (keep) power in this form of government

• theocracy
• dictatorship
• traditional/absolute monarchy
• direct democracy

An advantage to a monarchy is that 

• the control of the military helps maintain order
• ensures political and social unity
• clear line of succession
• each citizen has a say in public affairs

A disadvantage of a parliamentary democracy is

• no easy way to remove prime minister
• decisions have widespread support
• gridlock may result 
• no clear-cut separations of power

A disadvantage of a presidential democracy is

• no easy way to remove president
• decisions have widespread support
• easy to pass laws
• no clear-cut separations of power

Small group of military leaders who rule are also called

• oligarchy

• junta

• dictator

• president