Forms of government

A king or queen's power is limited by a constitution. The monarch has to share power with another governing body.

• autocracy

• constitutional monarchy

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

One person rules by themselves with unlimited power. There are two types: monarchy and dictatorship.

• anarchy

• autocracy

• oligarchy

• republic

Citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in government. Also known as an indirect democracy or a republic.

• autocracy

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

• representative democracy

Also known as a republic

• autocracy

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

• representative democracy

King or queen has total control over the country.

• anarchy

• absolute monarchy

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

A small group of people are in charge. They are typically wealthy.

• anarchy

• absolute monarchy

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

A system of government that gives the states most of the power.

• Confederal

• Federal

• Unitary

• Parliamentary

The purpose of government include: Keeping order, provide security, guide the community and provide services.

• True

• False

Which type of government do the people have the most control?

• dictatorship
• monarcyh
• democracy

The United States has a __________ democracy.

• direct

• representative