Government Review

This type of government had a King, Queen or Emperor as the leader. When the king died, power was inherited or passed to his children.

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

People are ruled by one person who is not a lawful king and has not been elected. The leader usually takes control by force and can be good or bad.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Tyranny

• Theocracy

The leader follows the rules and guidelines found in religious texts and does the will of God or the gods to lead his people.

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

People vote for representatives (with common opinions or views) who decide issues for them. This way, citizens don’t vote on every single law or issue, the representative votes for them.

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

• Representative Democracy

The small group of men in charge of this government are usually military leaders who make the decisions for all the people of the society.

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

This type of democracy started in Athens. It is rarely used now because it is difficult for every citizen of a government to vote on every issue, every time.

• Presidential Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Polytheistic Theocracy

• Parliamentary Oligarchy

This form of government was led by a small group who made decisions to benefit those in charge. It can often be described as “the rich became richer and poor became poorer”.

• Tyranny

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

The leader in this type of government takes control, but then will sometimes try to keep the followers or citizens happy so they do not try to overthrow them.

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

Using various strategies, leaders are able to maintain control over a large area of land. Which answer best describes the purpose of government?

• Both A and B

• A. Appoint local leaders to ensure that people follow the laws and are protected.

• B. Create laws which create order and organization throughout the country.

• C. Become a harsh ruler who everyone is afraid of and force to do what the ruler says.

Governments do which of the following?

• Oversee education systems

• Are in charge of the military

• All of the Above

• Make sure roads and public buildings are built and maintained