Governments

The people have the power

• Theocracy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

• Constitutional Monarchy

What type of government elects representatives to make all government decisions?

• Republic
• Direct Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy

What type of government has a king or queen that holds all the power?

• Monarchy
• Dictatorship
• Direct Democracy
• Republic

The word democracy means:

• rule of one
• rule by few
• rule by the people
• rule by the wealthy

In a direct democracy, decisions are voted on by 

• elected representatives
• eligible citizens
• the president
• appointed judges

A ______________ is a ruler who has complete power over a country.

• Republican
• Nazi
• Dictator
• Constitutional Monarch

How do people in a Republic most directly exercise their rights as citizens?

• purchasing American goods
• getting a job
• helping others in need
• voting in elections

Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have? 

• Republic
• Direct democracy
• Monarchy
• Oligarchy

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

• A single individual or small group exercises control over government 
• The head of state is chosen by Parliament
•  Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people 
• Their citizens decide public issues for themselves 

Which type of government is being described:

A king or queen can ask for your cows, but the constitution says they don't have the right to get your cows.

• Socialism

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Capitalism

• Absolute Monarchy