Autocracy vs. Democracy

Who rules in an autocracy?

• citizens

• dictators

Who has a voice within a democracy?

• citizens

• dictators

Citizens do not have many rights or freedoms in an autocracy.

• True

• False

In what type of government do citizens have the ability to vote and elect leaders?

• autocracy

• democracy

In an autocracy, citizens can vote on laws and have the ability to vote out their leader.

• True

• False

In what system of government can citizens vote to replace their leaders if they are unhappy with them?

• autocracy

• democracy

Autocratic leaders rule until they die, are overthrown, or decide to step down.

• True

• False

Which type of government allows citizens to vote and participate in government decisions?

• democracy

• autocracy

What type of government limits the rights of its citizens?

• democracy

• autocracy

What type of government promotes citizen participation (the ability to vote and choose leaders)?

• autocracy

• democracy