Core Concepts 3 Review

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

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

Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy?

• kings are always poor rulers
• the voters get to choose people that make the laws
• a small group of people is in charge instead of one
• representavies elect themselves to lead the citizens 

What type of government is ruled by force? 

• Theocracy 
• Democarcy
• Dictatorship 
• Monarchy 

Who holds the power in a direct democracy?

• elected representatives
• eligible citizens
• the president
• judges 

Which government's source of power rests in a religious text or ruler?

• Theocracy 
• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Anarchy

The citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have?

• Direct Democracy
• United Democracy
• Republic Democracy
• Representative Democracy

A government where one person (or couple or family) is in charge and power is passed from one family member to another upon the ruler's death

• monarchy

• direct democracy

• representative republic

• anarchy

• oligarchy

A government where citizens vote directly for their interest in all major matters, and majority rules.

• monarchy

• direct democracy

• representative republic

• anarchy

• oligarchy

A government where citizens elect leaders who will vote on their behalf

• monarchy

• direct democracy

• representative republic

• anarchy

• oligarchy

rule by only a select group of people; usually corrupt (dishonest, out for personal gain)

• monarchy

• direct democracy

• representative republic

• anarchy

• oligarchy