C.3.1 Forms of Government

a form of government in which the government plays a major role in running the economy, but private ownership is also allowed and leaders may be elected by the people

• communism
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• theocracy

A government ruled by a king or queen

• oligarchy

• socialism

• monarchy

• anarchy

SS.7.C.3.1
Low Complexity
How does monarchy differ from other forms of government?  

• Leaders are named in the constitution.
• Leaders are chosen by the upper class.
• Leaders are born into ruling families.
• Leaders are given power by kings.

a form of government in which the people elect representatives to make laws for them → representative democracy/republic

• true
• false

SS.7.C.3.1 Mid Complexity
The picture below shows a government leader.
Which form of government would have this type of leader?  

• democracy
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• theocracy

a form of autocracy where a military leader becomes the leader of a country often through violent means

• oligarchy
• dictatorship
• dictator
• monarchy

SS.7.C.3.1 Mid Complexity
The scenario below describes a government decision.
-----A self-appointed council amends the country’s constitution.-----
Based on the scenario, which form of government is taking action?

• dictatorship
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• republic

a form of autocracy where a person becomes the sole leader of a country by being born into a family of rulers; there are no limits on the monarch's power

• dictator
• autocracy
• absolute monarchy
• anarchy

a form of government where one person has unlimited power → autocracy

• true
• false

SS.7.C.3.2 Mid Complexity
The table below describes a type of government.  
 Which title completes the table? 

• Parliamentary Government
• Confederal Government
• Federal Government
• Unitary Government