Types of Government

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

• The head of state is chosen by Parliament

• Their citizens decide public issues for themselves

• Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people

• A single individual or small group exercises control over government.

What is the difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?

• In a constitutional monarchy, the people vote on the king or queen

• In a constitutional monarchy, the king or queen mostly ceremonial as they don’t really hold any power

• In an absolute monarchy, the king writes the constitution not the people

• A constitutional monarchy has no king or queen

In which form of government do the citizens make the decisions for the government?

• representative democracy

• constitutional monarchy

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

Which statement describes a socialist government?

• the national and state governments share power

• private property is abolished and the government owns all of the businesses

• a dictator has all of the power

• the government controls several basic industries and provides services at no cost such as healthcare and education for all of its citizens

Which title completes the table?

• Parliamentary Government

• Confederal Government

• Federal Government

• Unitary Government

How is a Parliamentary System of government different from a Presidential System?

• In a Parliamentary system the legislative branch chooses the executive, not the people

• In a Presidential system the president or executive is chosen by the legislative branch

• In a Parliamentary System, the Parliament is only one house, not two

• The Parliamentary System gives more power to the people to influence laws

The Florida Constitutional Amendment Process where 60% or more of the voters have to vote YES in order for the amendment to be added is an example of what type of government?

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

• monarchy

• socialism

The table below compares the parliamentary and presidential forms of government.
Which statement completes the table?

• The Prime Minister is chosen by the monarch.
• The Prime Minister is chosen by the President.
• The Prime Minister is directly elected by the voters.
• The Prime Minister is chosen by a majority of the Members of Parliament.

A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.

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Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• republic

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

• rule by a single political party

• rule by the people

• a small group of leaders

• a single leader