Forms of Government

What is a government?

• a group of corporations that control laws
• a group of people who overthrow the leaders
• a nation that has no leaders
• a person or group of people who control a country

When is a revolution most likely to occur?

• when most people are pleased with the government
• when there is a theocracy
• when there is a direct democracy
• when people are disillusioned with the government

A queen rules a nation.  When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter.  What kind of government does this nation have?

• a monarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• a representative democracy

A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution.  He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him.  What kind of government does this nation have?

• a monarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• an oligarchy

Three military leaders take over a nation.  They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion.  What kind of government does this nation have?

• an oligarchy
• anarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship

Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion.  Their citizens must practice this religion.  What kind of government do these nations have?

• a monarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• an oligarchy

People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge.  Without leadership, the nation is in chaos.  What is this situation called?

• autocracy
• oppression
• anarchy
• revolution

Anna lives in a direct democracy.  What does that mean?

• She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote.
• As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress.
• She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
• She personally votes on every issue and law.

Brady lives in a representative democracy.  What does that mean?

• He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote.
• As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress.
• He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
• He personally votes on every issue and law.

Consider the two types of democracy.  Which statement is true?

• People vote on all the decisions in a representative democracy.
• Elected officials make the decisions in a direct democracy.
• Elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy.
• There is voting only in a representative democracy.