Understanding Governments: 3.1

What does democracy literally mean?

• Rule by the wealthy

• Rule by a king

• Rule by one

• Rule by the people

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

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• A monarchy where the king has absolute power

• A monarchy where the king's role is ceremonial

• A government where the people vote on all laws

• A government ruled by elected officials

Which country is an example of an absolute monarchy?

• Saudi Arabia

• Canada

• Sweden

• Great Britain

What is socialism?

• Rule by a king or queen

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a wealthy few

• Government control over certain businesses to protect the people

Which form of democracy does America have?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Monarchical democracy

• Absolute democracy

What does communism advocate for?

• A ceremonial role for leaders

• Workers controlling the means of production

• A direct democracy

• Private ownership of property

Which system of government shares power between a central and regional government?

• Federal system

• Confederate form

• Unitary system

• Parliamentary system

What is an oligarchy?

• Rule by a small group, usually the wealthy elite

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a king or queen

• Rule by one

What is an autocracy?

• Rule by elected officials

• Rule by the majority

• Rule by a small group

• Rule by one person