Government Types

A democracy is...

• ruled by everyone

• ruled by no one

In a direct democracy...

• citizens elect people to vote

• all citizens vote on everything

In a representative democracy...

• representatives are appointed

• representatives are elected

Autocracy is...

• rule by one

• rule by few

Check all statements that are true about a MONARCHY.

• never have constitutions

• sometimes have constitutions

• power is usually inherited

• power is gained through elections

In a dictatorship...

• ruler has total control

• ruler protects everyone's freedom of speech

Which is true of an oligarchy?

• They come in many forms.

• Power is always inherited.

In a theocracy...

• power is taken through force

• power is give from a higher being

In an anarchy...

• everyone does what they want

• everyone follows the laws

Check all the names that are leaders of an autocracy.

• King

• Dictator

• Monarch

• President