Types of Government

What is an autocracy?

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

• A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.
• A form of government where power is inherited through family lineage.
• A form of government where a group of people make decisions collectively.

What is a monarchy?

• A form of government in which power is held by a group of people
• A form of government in which citizens directly vote on laws and policies
• A form of government in which power is held by a religious leader
• A form of government in which a single person, usually a king or queen, holds supreme authority and power over the country and its people.

What is a dictatorship?

• A form of government where a single person has absolute power and authority over the country.

• A form of government where decisions are made by a council of elected representatives.
• A form of government where the military has control over the country.
• A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

What is a democracy?

• A form of government where power is vested in the people
• A form of government where power is vested in the monarch
• A form of government where power is vested in the military
• A form of government where power is vested in the wealthy elite

What is a representative democracy?

• A form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
• A form of government where citizens directly make decisions on their behalf.
• A form of government where citizens have no say in decision-making.
• A form of government where decisions are made by a single ruler.

What is a direct democracy?

• A form of government in which citizens directly participate in the decision-making process.
• A form of government in which a single ruler makes all decisions
• A form of government in which decisions are made by a small group of people
• A form of government in which citizens vote for representatives to make decisions

What is an oligarchy?

• A form of government in which the power is held by a single individual.
• A form of government in which the power is divided among different branches of 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 people hold all the power and control over the government.

What is a junta?

• A government led by a committee of military leaders.
• A religious ceremony performed in certain cultures.
• A type of currency used in South America.
• A form of government led by elected officials.

What is a theocracy?

• A form of government in which the people are recognized as the supreme civil ruler.
• A form of government in which the economy is recognized as the supreme civil ruler.
• A form of government in which the military is recognized as the supreme civil ruler.
• A form of government in which a deity (god) is recognized as the supreme civil ruler.

What is anarchy?

• A form of government with strict laws and regulations.
• A state of society without government or law.
• A state of society with multiple governments.
• A political ideology that advocates for a strong central government.