Types of Government Review

Since its 1917 constitution, Mexico has had a central government based in its capital, Mexico City, and thirty-one states that also have their own state governments and share power with the central government. Citizens vote for their representatives.

What type of government does Mexico have?

• Theocracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

In Whoville, the government is divided between a national government and local governments. Some laws are made by the national government while the states (local governments) can make some laws based on what the citizens want. People elect leaders every 5 years.

What type of government does Whoville have?

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Monarchy

King Toussaint III is the King of Pringlais. King Toussiant III has to share power with parliament and its citizens are allowed to vote and elect representatives.

What type of government does Pringlais have?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

In North Korea the government is ruled by a member of the country’s military and he has complete control. The ruler oversees all aspects of the country’s government and does not allow the citizens, even his advisers, to participate.

What type of government does North Korea have?

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Last year, King Julien inherited the throne in the country of Madagascar. King Julien will have sole control of the government and the lemurs of Madagascar will not be able to participate in their government.

What type of government does Madagascar have?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

LT. Col. Edward Townsend gained power of his country after leading his countrymen in war, and is now the supreme ruler of his country. The citizens of his country are not allowed to vote or make any decisions regarding their everyday lives.

What type of government does he have?

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Costa Rica is a peaceful, democratic republic where power is only given by the central government, based in San Jose, the capital city. There are seven provinces with leaders, but the laws and taxes of the central government have full control over the regional division.

What type of government does Costa Rica have?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

In the Pacific Ocean there is a group of independent island nations known as Tropicana. These islands decided to join their governments together for the purpose of attracting tourist trade to the area. Citizens of all island nations have a voice in their government because they vote for their leaders.

What type of government does Tropicana have?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

In Technoland, a small group of technology wizards are in control of the government. They have complete power in running schools and businesses, as well as the government. You can join the “Techie” party but only true technology wizards can run for office.

What type of government does Technoland have?

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy?

• the king
• the people
• the legislature
• small group of powerful rulers