Forms of Gov't

In a democracy, who has sovereign power?

• President

• King

• People/Citizens

• Puppy

What are the characteristics of a democracy? Check all that apply.

• Elected representatives

• Free and fair elections

• Arrest people for selling candy

• System of government

• Elect a king

A monarch within a monarchy is typically a _____ or _____. (Check all that apply)

• King

• Queen

• Mouse

• Ruler

What are the names of the two most common forms of monarchy in society today? (Check all that apply)

• elected and inherited state government

• absolute and constitutional

• traditions and ceremonies

A dictatorship is a form of government characterized by

Name a country under a dictatorship.

Citizens living in a dictatorship generally have no right to...(Check all that apply).

• free speech

• freedom of religion

• earn a living wage

• free press

Name a country under a Constitutional Monarchy.

Name a country under an absolute monarchy

Take one form of government on your chart and explain in one paragraph. Please explain why you chose that country for that particular form of government.