Forms of Government

What did nomads follow for survival?

• Complex laws

• Simple rules

• Written constitutions

• Military orders

What title was sometimes given to powerful monarchs?

• President

• Supreme Ruler

• Chancellor

• Emperor

In a monarchy, when a supreme ruler dies, who usually becomes the next leader?

• The oldest son

• The youngest son

• The queen

• The prime minister

In history, monarchs were sometimes called ______.

• Presidents

• Supreme Rulers

• Governors

• Leaders

What happens in a monarchy when there is no male heir?

• The country becomes a democracy

• The queen takes over

• A daughter may become queen

• The government collapses.

Monarchies are a type of government where decisions are made by ______.

• A) A group of people

• B) One person

• C) A council

• D) The citizens

In some places, a daughter could become queen if the previous ruler did not have any ______.

• Daughters

• Sons

• Brothers

• Sisters

In a city-state, who controlled the surrounding land?

• The king

• The city-state itself

• The neighboring city

• The citizens

The concept of democracy emphasizes the importance of ______.

• Wealth

• Power

• People's participation

• Military strength

The word 'democracy' is derived from a term meaning ______.

• Rule by the king

• Government by the people

• Rule by the rich

• Government by the few