Forms of Government

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?

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

What is a government?

• A group of corporations that control laws

• A nation that has no leaders

• A group of people who overthrow the leaders

• organization that has the power to make and enforce, or carry out, laws and decisions for its members

A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him.

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

• A theocracy

• An oligarchy

Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean

• She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote

• She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws

• As a citizen she is a member of the government and sits in Congress

• She personally votes on every issue and law

Those in charge of this form of government are military leaders who took charge by force. Which form of government does this statement apply?

• Military Junta

• Democracy

• Constitutional Democracy

People do not answer to any leader or government. Which form of government does this apply?

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Totalitarian

"God and religious law are the government's authority." Which form of government does this statement does apply?

• Totalitarian

• Monarchy

• Federalism

• Theocracy

A form of government in which the state controls all aspects of the lives' of their citizens. Mass communication is used to spread propaganda. Only one political party is allowed.

• Federalism

• Oligarchy

• Totalitarian

• Republic

Where does power come from in a democracy?

• elected representatives

• corporations

• the citizens

• lobbist

What is the purpose of governments?

• Prevent crime, make laws and create hospitals

• control the lives of the their citizens

• Brainwash people

• Tax citizens