Forms of Governments

Socialism

• Seeks just and equal distribution

• Ruled by religion

• Military leader controls power

• Ruled by no one, chaos

A Monarchy

• Ruled by an elite group

• Ruled by a hereditary king or queen

• Military leader controls power

• Citizens vote for representatives

A Democratic Republic

• Single political party controls all

• Ruled by an elite group

• Ruled by a king or queen

• Citizens vote for representatives

A Theocracy

• Ruled by one person

• Ruled by a religion

• Ruled by no one, chaos

• Ruled by an elite group

A Dictatorship

• Military leader controls power

• Ruled by religion

• Seeks just and equal distribution

• Ruled by a hereditary king or queen

In a legal case what does due process mean?

• all people are treated equally

• trail by jury

• the rights of all people involved are protected

• right to an attorney

Who is eligible to vote in the United States?

• citizens of any age

• employed adults only

• only those who own property

• all citizens over 18

Selective service is when

• men between the ages of 18 -25 have to register for the military draft

• all citizens over the age of 18 have to register for the military

• citizens get selected to vote

• service is selected based on where you were born

The difference between representative democracy and direct democracy is

• who the voters are voting for

• the amount of votes it take to choose a leader

• the type of country that's holding elections

• their economy

Some of the requirements and responsibilities of good citizens (Check all that apply)

• voting

• paying taxes

• opening a business

• respecting other's right and beliefs

• graduating college