Forms of Government

There is a sole ruler over the people. This ruler has complete control of their citizens lives. They are often oppressive and limit the rights of their citizens.

• Republic

• Theocracy

• Dictator

• Monarchy

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

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Federal

• Autocracy

Which is a true statement about federalism?

• The national and state governments share power.

• The national government holds all the power.

• The state governments hold all the power

• The states can declare war and coin money.

One person rules by themselves with unlimited power. Two examples are a dictatorship and monarchy.

• anarchy

• oligarchy

• autocracy

• putocracy

The government controls the entire economy and controls all production and distribution of goods. There is no private ownership.

• socialism

• communism

• capitalism

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

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Representative Democracy

There are no rules, no one in charge, and no government.

• Anarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

Also known as a republic

• Autocracy

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Government

• Oligarchy

People and companies make most of their own financial decisions and own the majority of property.

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

Which of the following is true about a Unitary system of government?

• The power is separated between national and state.

• There is a weak central government and a strong state government.

• The United States uses a Unitary system of government.

• There is a strong central government with little power for the states.