3.1/3.2 Forms & Systems of Government

In our country, we elect (vote for) lawmakers to represent our interests in government. Which form of government is this?

• Oligarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Republic

• Direct Democracy

In an ______, no one is in charge; there are no rules, no order, and no government binding them together. Often referred to as "mob rule".

• theocracy

• monarchy

• anarchy

• dictatorship

In this form of government, only a small group of people are in charge; usually the wealthy.

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

• oligarchy

• constitutional monarchy

In a ______, a king or queen inherits their power and position through their family line.

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• theocracy

• direct democracy

In this form of government, there is no sharing power with other authorities; they are the sole ruler over their people.

• dictatorship

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

• constitutional republic

This form of government is run by religious doctrine.

• anarchy

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

• theocracy

In this form of government, there is only one ruler over everyone else.

• autocracy

• democracy

In which form of government will you find a monarch that holds some power, but is restricted by a constitution?

• constitutional monarchy

• absolute monarchy

• direct democracy

• oligarchy

In this form of government, every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together make all of the important decisions.

• autocracy

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional republic

• direct democracy

 What does an absolute monarchy, dictatorship, and oligarchy have in common?

• A single individual or small group exercises control over government 
• The head of state is chosen by Parliament
•  Political power is exercised by representatives elected by the people 
• Their citizens decide public issues for themselves