Types of Government

What is the definition of "Authority"?

• The power or right to give orders or make decisions.

• Being accepted as lawful or valid.

• The ability to influence others.

• The right to own property.

What does "Legitimacy" mean?

• The power to enforce laws.

• Being accepted as lawful or valid.

• The right to vote.

• The ability to make rules.

What does "Equality" mean?

• The state of being equal, especially in rights or status.

• Acting or speaking on behalf of others.

• The ability to make decisions independently.

• The process of learning new skills.

What does "Representation" mean?

• The state of being equal, especially in rights or status.

• Acting or speaking on behalf of others.

• The ability to make decisions independently.

• The process of learning new skills.

What is the term for a situation where there is no government or rules?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Oligarchy

Which form of government allows people to have the power to rule, often through elected representatives?

• Anarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

What is a serious disagreement or argument, often relevant in discussions of resolving political or civic issues, called?

• Compromise

• Conflict

• Cooperation

• Consensus

What type of government is based on religion and religious rules?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Republic

What is a system of fundamental principles or established precedents that govern a country?

• Direct Democracy

• Constitution

• Monarchy

• Federalism

What type of government involves decisions being made directly by the people?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy