Forms of government

What is a government?

• a group of corporations that control laws

• a group of people who overthrow the leaders

• a person or group of people who control a country

When would a revolution occur?

• when people are pleased with the government

• When there is a direct democracy

• When people are disappointed with government

A queen rules a nation. When she dies her daughter is queen. What kind of government is this?

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

A military leader takes control of government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government is this?

• Anarchy

• A dictatorship

3 military leaders take over a nation, make all the rules and don’t allow any input. What government is this?

• An oligarchy

• A theocracy

Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as their state religion and people must practice it. What government is this?

• Theocracy

• Oppression

People overthrow government but no ruler takes charge. The nation is in chaos. What situation is this.

• Anarchy

• Autocracy

Ana lives in a direct democracy. What does this mean?

• She personally voted on every issue and law

• as a citizen, she is member of the government and sits in congress.

Brady lives in a representative democracy. What is this?

• He voted for representatives who decide on the issues and laws

• hes brought up on charges if he doesn’t vote.

With 2 types of democracy do elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy?

• Yes

• No