Forms of Government (Lesson 1.4)

What is a monarchy?

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

• A monarchy is a form of government in which multiple people hold supreme authority and power.

• A monarchy is a form of government in which a single person, usually a king or queen, holds supreme authority and power.

• A monarchy is a form of government in which the citizens hold supreme authority and power.

What is a democracy?

• A democracy is a form of government where power is vested in the military.

• A democracy is a form of government where power is vested in the people.

• A democracy is a form of government where power is vested in the president.

• A democracy is a form of government where power is vested in the monarchy.

What is an oligarchy?

• A form of government in which the people hold all the power and control over the government.

• A form of government in which a single person holds all the power and control over the government.

• A form of government in which a small group of people hold all the power and control over the government.

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

What is a dictatorship?

• A dictatorship is a form of government where the ruler is elected by the people.

• A dictatorship is a form of government where the ruler is chosen based on their popularity.

• A dictatorship is a form of government where a single person or a small group has absolute power and authority over the country or state.

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

What is a theocracy?

• A theocracy is a form of government where business leaders have the ultimate authority and economic law is the basis for governance.

• A theocracy is a form of government where elected officials have the ultimate authority and democratic law is the basis for governance.

• A theocracy is a form of government where religious leaders have the ultimate authority and religious law is the basis for governance.

• A theocracy is a form of government where military leaders have the ultimate authority and military law is the basis for governance.

What is an autocracy?

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

• A system of government where power is determined by a popular vote

• A system of government where one person has absolute power and authority over the state or country.

• A system of government where power is held by a group of people

What is a republic?

• A republic is a form of government in which the country is ruled by a single individual.

• A republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers.

• A republic is a form of government in which the country is governed by a council of elders.

• A republic is a form of government in which the country is divided into separate states.

What is a totalitarian state?

• A totalitarian state is a government that allows citizens complete freedom.

• A totalitarian state is a government that only controls some aspects of citizens' lives.

• A totalitarian state is a government that is run by a single person.

• A totalitarian state is a government that has complete control over all aspects of citizens' lives.

What is a federal government?

• A federal government is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units.

• A federal government is a system of government in which power is held by a group of wealthy individuals.

• A federal government is a system of government in which power is concentrated in a single central authority.

• A federal government is a system of government in which power is divided equally among all citizens.

Why does government exist? (click all that apply)

• Create Order

• Protect the People

• Provide Church Service

• Maintain the Peace