Types of Government

What is government?

• an organization people set up to protect the community and make rules

• The group responsible for invasions

• Schools and Universities

• Leaders like kings and presidents

Which is NOT a responsibility of Government?

• raise resources

• run the military

• create rules

• establish entertainment

Which is NOT a responsibility of Government?

• regulate trade

• run the military

• maintain courts

• provide food and shelter

What is power?

• possession of control, authority, or influence over others

• an organization set up by the people to protect the community

• How much money a nation has

• the ability to take over a nation

Who determines power in a nation?

• the people

• the ruler

• God

• it depends on the government

How many major types of government are there?

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 10

Power is in the hands of a king, queen, emperor or empress

• monarchy

• democracy

• theocracy

• communism

How is power granted in a monarchy?

• by God

• vote of the people

• military force

• passed on to children

How is power granted in a Dictatorship?

• by God

• vote of the people

• military force

• passed on to children

How is power granted in a Democracy?

• by God

• vote of the people

• military force

• passed on to children