Who Rules?

In a monarchy, who usually becomes the next king or queen?

• The current king or queen's oldest child

• The current king or queen's youngest child

• A person elected by the citizens

• A person chosen by the government

What can citizens do if they don't like what their representatives are doing in a representative democracy?

• They can vote in new ones

• They can take over the government

• They can ignore the laws

• They can become the new leaders

What is a direct democracy?

• A government where citizens are directly involved in the day-to-day work of governing

• A government where one person has all the power

• A government where power is shared equally

• A government where citizens elect leaders to represent their interests

What is the role of a monarch in a constitutional monarchy?

• To have absolute power over the government

• To share power with other parts of government

• To be elected by the citizens

• To create all the laws

In a dictatorship, what happens if there is a constitution?

• The dictator has control over it

• The citizens have control over it

• The government shares power equally

• The constitution is ignored

What is the main characteristic of a democracy?

• Citizens hold the political power

• One person has all the power

• Power is shared equally among all citizens

• There are no leaders

What does the term "theocracy" mean?

• Government ruled by a king or queen

• Government ruled by the people

• Government ruled by religious leaders

• Government ruled by military officers

What does the Greek word "Theo" mean?

• King

• People

• God

• Law

What is the main idea of anarchy?

• Everyone should follow strict laws

• People should be allowed to freely associate without being subject to any nation or government

• A small group of people should rule

• Religious leaders should have ultimate authority

Who leads North Korea and controls its government?

• A king

• A president

• One man

• A council