Types of Government

Which of the following is based on the election of representatives?

• Republic (Representative Democracy)

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Communism

Which form of government would have this type of leader?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens?

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Representative Democracy

Which of the following would give citizens the least amount of control?

• Direct Democracy

• Communism

• Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• an oligarchy
• anarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship

A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have? 

• a monarchy
• a theocracy
• a dictatorship
• an oligarchy

Which type of government do we have in the United States?

• monarchy
• democracy
• dictatorship

Type of government system in which the gov owns all businesses and farms and provides healthcare, education, and welfare

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Dictatorship

Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Totalitarian

• Direct Democracy

Ruler, king/queen/emperor/empress, etc.), inherits power.  Rules by divine right- given power to rule by God.

• Theocracy
• Democracy
• Republic
• Monarchy