Forms of Government

What is an unlimited government?

• A government where the leader has full control and power with little to no limits on their power

• A government where the leader's power is limited by the laws of the country

• A government where power is vested in the hands of the people

• A government where religious leaders hold political authority

Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional monarchy

What are the key characteristics of a dictatorship?

• Centralized power in the hands of a single leader or small group, and limited or no political freedoms

• Regular free and fair elections, protection of individual rights and civil liberties, and transparency

• Inherited position, significant political power, and laws derived from religious texts

• Monarch's powers limited by constitutional laws, elected representatives handle day to day government

Which country is an example of a dictatorship?

• India

• Canada

• North Korea

• Germany

What is a limited government?

• A government where the leader has full control and power with little to no limits on their power

• A government where the leader's power is limited by the laws of the country

• A government where power is vested in the hands of the people

• A government where religious leaders hold political authority

Which of the following is an example of a limited government?

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

• Unlimited monarchy

What are the key characteristics of a democracy?

• Centralized power in the hands of a single leader or small group, and limited or no political freedoms

• Regular free and fair elections, protection of individual rights and civil liberties, and transparency

• Inherited position, significant political power, and laws derived from religious texts

• Monarch's powers limited by constitutional laws, elected representatives handle day to day government

Which country is an example of a democracy?

• Saudi Arabia

• Cuba

• India

• Vatican City

What are the key characteristics of a constitutional monarchy?

• Centralized power in the hands of a single leader or small group, and limited or no political freedoms

• Regular free and fair elections, protection of individual rights and civil liberties, and transparency

• Inherited position, significant political power, and laws derived from religious texts

• Monarch's powers limited by constitutional laws, elected representatives handle day to day government

Which country is an example of a constitutional monarchy?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Brazil

• Japan