Understanding Different Government Systems

Democracy is a form of government in which:

• The government is elected by the people

• A single person holds all the power

• The military controls the government

• Religious leaders govern the state

In a democracy, who holds the power?

• The President

• The People

• The Military

• The Judiciary

Identify the two main types of democracy.

• Direct and Representative

• Monarchy and Oligarchy

• Federal and Unitary

• Presidential and Parliamentary

The main characteristic of a dictatorship is:

• Rule by a single leader

• Democratic elections

• Separation of powers

• Freedom of speech

Identify the two main types of monarchy.

• Absolute and Constitutional

• Federal and Unitary

• Democratic and Authoritarian

• Parliamentary and Presidential

A republic is a form of government in which:

• The country is ruled by a monarch

• The power is held by the people and their elected representatives

• The government is controlled by a single party

• The military holds the ultimate authority

In a republic, who is responsible for making laws on behalf of the citizens?

• The President

• The Judiciary

• The Legislature

• The Citizens

What is the main characteristic of a totalitarian government?

• Limited government control

• Individual freedoms

• Centralized control by an autocratic authority

• Democratic decision-making

What is the capital of France?

• Berlin

• Madrid

• Paris

• Rome

Which country thought they won the world FIFA in 2010

• Asia

• China

• North Korea

• India