Religion and Government

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

Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?

• She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote
• As a citizen, she must serve as a congress member once in her life

• She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws. 
• She personally votes on every issue and law. 

Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?

• He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
• As a citizen, he is a member of the government and sits in Congress. 
• He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
• He personally votes on every issue and law. 

Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and citizens are not allowed a say. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• an oligarchy
• anarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship

What type of government is usually ruled by force? 

• Theocracy 
• Democarcy
• Dictatorship 
• Monarchy 

In Iran only a select few citizens  participate in the election of their leader. Which type of citizen participation takes place in Iran?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

• Oligarchy

An autocracy may consist of (2)

• a dictator

• a small group of leaders

• voters

• an absolute monarchy

Democracy requires:

• A large and powerful upper class

• Citizen participation in civic life

• A network of social services

• A public school system