Comparing Types of Governments

Autocracy is a government where one person has unlimited power.

• True

• False

A monarchy is an example of a type of a democracy.

• True

• False

In a monarchy, kings and queens are determined by their family line.

• True

• False

A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• a monarchy 
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• a representative democracy

A military leader takes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?

• a monarchy

• a theocracy

• a autocracy

• an oligarchy

Three wealthy leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have?

• an oligarchy

• anarchy

• a theocracy

• a dictatorship

People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 

• autocracy
• oppression 
• anarchy
• revolution

Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

• She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote
• As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws. 
• She personally votes on every issue and law. 

Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

• He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
• As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
• He personally votes on every issue and law. 

People elect representatives to make laws/decisions for them, a government without a monarch.

• Anarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy