2ns Six Weeks Recovery Governments and Religions

Guess the government by its description

'People have the right to chose their leader'

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• None of the above

How is authority obtained in a monarchy?

• passed down from family members
• by religious leaders
• taken by force
• free and open elections

How is authority obtained in a democracy?

• passed down from family members
• by religious leaders
• taken by force
• free and open elections

What type of government is considered one of the oldest forms of government?

• theocracy
• monarchy
• democracy
• dictatorship

A society in which citizens elect their leaders is considered what type of government?

• democracy
• theocracy
• dictatorship
• monarchy

What government controls most aspects of citizens life?

• dictatorship
• democracy
• monarchy
• theocracy

A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• a monarchy 
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• a representative democracy

Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have? 

• a monarchy 
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• an oligarchy

People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called? 

• autocracy
• oppression 
• anarchy
• revolution

Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

• She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote
• As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws. 
• She personally votes on every issue and law.