Types of Government

Which kind of government has a king or queen?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Republic

Which kind of government has one person or group with absolute power & authority?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Republic

In which type of government do all voters help decide laws and actions?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Republic

In which type of government do people elect representatives to help make government decisions?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Republic

In our country, our government has many purposes. Which of these is NOT a purpose of our government?

• Find jobs for all citizens

• Provide laws & order

• Protect people from conflicts

• Help manage the economy

• Provide social programs

In the United States, average people could best be described as...

• citizens

• government

• heirs

• representatives

What is a government?

• A person or group of people who use authority to keep order & make laws

• A group of states or countries under one authority

• A system to protect people's rights

• A system designed to improve people's lives

If someone has authority, it means he or she has...

• the right to make decisions

• the power to make decisions

• the common sense to make decisions

• the support to make decisions

In a monarchy...

• People can choose to do as they wish.

• Power passes from a king or queen to their heir.

• Kings or queens can do as they wish.

• A monarch must listen to suggestions of the people.

In a dictatorship...

• A dictator can do as he or she wishes.

• People must follow all directions from the dictator.

• Dictators must help and support the citizens.

• People can vote for a new dictator.