Types of Government Systems

Which system of government is headed by one person, such as a king or queen, who exercises absolute authority?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

Which system of rule is characterized by one person or a small group of people holding unlimited power over the government?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

What does an oligarchy mean?

• Rule by a few

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the majority

• Rule by the wealthy

In which system of government do citizens meet regularly in a popular assembly to discuss issues and vote for leaders?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

(Fill in the blanks) In an autocracy, there is/are _____ leader(s). The citizens have very ____ roles.

• Five, Few
• One, Few
• Nine, Many
• One, Many

What government type is controlled by a small group of people?

• Oligarchy
• Unitary
• Federal
• Confederation

How is power distributed in a  FEDERAL system?

• More power is held by state governments then national.
• Power is not held by the regional governments
• Power is shared between Central and Regional

In a democratic government type, what do the citizens have that most government types do not?

• Shelters
• Freedom of speech, or freedom in general.
• Food
• A leader

In a PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY the title of the leader is the ______________.

• President
• Premier
• Prime Minister
• Secretary of State

A voluntary association of independent states that come together for a common purpose.

• Confederation
• Parliamentary
• Autocracy
• Federal