Types of governments review

Choose two characteristics of a democracy Democracy

• people have a say in their government

• a few make all decisions

• people fear their government

• majority rule

Choose two characteristics of a monarchy

• ruled by king or queen

• people have a say in the laws

• holds power until death

• anyone can become a king or queen

Citizens have all power

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Federal

One person has all control

• Democracy

• dictatorship

• autocracy

Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power.  Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.

• Theocracy
• Democracy
• Republic
• Monarchy

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 seizes 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 dictatorship
• an oligarchy

Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have? 

• a monarchy 
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• an oligarchy

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.