Types of Governments

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

A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have? 

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

Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• an oligarchy
• anarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship

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

Citizens vote to elect their leaders. 

• Democracy
• Autocracy
• Oligarachy 

Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.) is in power. Usually runs in the family (example: power transfers from father to son).

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

People elect representatives to make laws/decisions for them

• Anarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Dictator

• Monarchy

Rule by a religious leader or religious principles

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

• theocracy

• oligarchy

Nobody is in control

• theocracy

• anarchy

• monarchy

• direct democracy