Political Development of Southwest Asia

What is autocracy?

• A form of government where one person has absolute power and authority.

• A form of government where power is determined by birthright.

• A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

• A form of government where a group of people have absolute power and authority.

What is democracy?

• A system of government in which power is vested in the monarch

• A system of government in which power is vested in the military

• A system of government in which power is vested in the wealthy

• A system of government in which power is vested in the people

What is monarchy?

• A form of government in which a single person holds supreme authority and power.

• A form of government in which the military holds supreme authority and power.

• A form of government in which a group of people hold supreme authority and power.

• A form of government in which power is shared equally among all citizens.

What is dictatorship?

• A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

• A form of government where decisions are made by a council of elected representatives.

• A form of government where power is held by a hereditary monarch.

• A form of government where a single individual or a small group holds absolute power and authority over the country or state.

What is presidential democracy?

• Presidential democracy is a type of government where the president is chosen by the legislature and serves as a ceremonial figurehead.

• Presidential democracy

• Presidential democracy is a form of government where the president is the head of state and the head of government.

• Presidential democracy is a system where the president is elected by the people and has significant powers.

Which form of government gives all the power to a single ruler?

• anarchy

• autocracy

• democracy

• oligarchy

Which form of government allows citizens to participate in decision-making?

• democracy

• dictatorship

• monarchy

• autocracy

Which form of government is ruled by a king or queen?

• anarchy

• monarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

Which form of government is characterized by a single leader with absolute power?

Which form of government has a president as the head of state?

• presidential system

• communism

• dictatorship

• monarchy