Forms of government

Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?

• Rule by a king or queen.
• Special privileges for the wealthy. 
• Control over the government by a single person.
• A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.

What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?

• Government controls most aspects of life.
  
• Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
• The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
• Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy

How are an absolute monarchy and a dictatorship similar?

• Both leaders come to power through popular elections.
• Both usually deny individual rights.
• Both seek to expand the power of labor unions.
• Both seek to establish a classless society.

North Koreans have to vote, but have only ONE political party [choice]. What can you conclude?

• The country is a representative democracy.
• There are many political parties in North Korea.
• 
  It sounds like a democracy, but is actually a dictatorship.
• North Korea is a theocracy.

Which feature characterizes a theocracy?

• The existence of multiple political parties.

• Enforcement of religious laws.

• A written constitution.

• Direct elections for governmental decisions.

In this form of government, each citizen gets to vote directly on issues.

• Representative Democracy
• Direct Democracy
• Theocracy 
• Dictatorship

In which government does a King have total control over the laws and people?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Theocracy

What do an absolute monarchy and dictatorship have in common?

• The head of state is chosen by Parliament

• Their citizens decide public issues for themselves

• Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people

• A single individual controls government

What did communism and socialism have in common?

• They often resulted in brutal dictatorships

• The government abolished owning private property

• They both promoted a social revolution in which workers would take control of the government

• They believed that government should provide services to the community

Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens?

• autocracy
• oligarchy
• absolute monarchy
• representative democracy