Government and economic systems

Rule by many (the people); limited governments (check all that apply)

• constitutional monarchy

• theocracy

• direct democracy

• dictatorship

• republic/representative government

Rule by few or one; unlimited government (choose all that apply)

• dictatorship

• theocracy

• democracy

• constitutional monarchy

• absolute monarchy

Citizens vote for leaders who make decisions

• limited government

• republic

• democracy

• fascism

Government that is led by a king or queen

• unlimited government

• absolute monarchy

• theocracy

• fascism

Decisions are made by elected leaders (Prime minister and Parliament); king/queen is powerless

• monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

• theocracy

• fascism

All power is given to one religious leader or the church

• theocracy

• oligarchy

• constitutional monarchy

• direct democracy

Absolute power is held by one leader

• fascism

• dictatorship

• democracy

• unionism

Power is given to a family of wealthy, educated elites (aristocrats) or a group of the military

• fascism

• oligarchy

• dictatorship

• republic

government where ALL citizens vote on decisions

• direct democracy

• constitutional monarchy

• theocracy

• dictatorship

What limits government power?

• a constitution or laws

• Nothing, governments are all powerful

• money

• The king