Social Studies Unit 6.7 Vocab

Which type of government is ruled directly by a king or queen with complete control?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

In which form of government do religious leaders control the government, basing the country's laws on a particular religion?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

What is a government called where power is held by a small, elite group of people?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Constitutional monarchy

Which term describes a system where the citizens vote to make governmental decisions?

• Autocracy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

What type of government is characterized by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control?

• Democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

In which type of monarchy does the monarch have powers limited by a constitution?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

What is the main difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?

• In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power, while in a constitutional monarchy, their power is limited by law.

• A constitutional monarchy does not have a monarch.

• An absolute monarchy is a form of democracy.

• A constitutional monarchy is ruled by a group of people, not a monarch.

Which of the following best describes an autocracy?

• Rule by a group of religious leaders

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a single person with absolute power

• Rule by a group of wealthy individuals

How does a dictatorship differ from a democracy?

• In a dictatorship, leaders are elected by the people.

• In a democracy, a single leader has all the power.

• In a dictatorship, a single leader has all the power, while in a democracy, the people vote on laws and leaders.

• There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing.

What is a common feature of governments that are considered oligarchies?

• The government is controlled by religious laws.

• The government is led by a monarch whose power is limited by a constitution.

• The government is controlled by a small group of people, often for their own interests.

• The government allows all citizens to vote on all decisions.