Forms

Nobody has power over other members of the society.

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

In this form of government, only one group of society (social class, race, political party) can participate in government functions.

• Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Oligarchy

This form of government involves two or more people who control a nation usually by military force (called a military junta), rich/elite families (an aristocracy), or religious leaders. They usually have to discuss and make decisions as a group where everyone is happy with the decisions. These forms of government don’t usually last too long because one person usually wants more power.

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

Kayla sat in the meeting hall and listened to the different candidates for her state's open Senate seat. The candidates debated about their positions on issues. When Election Day came along, she voted for the candidate she thought would best serve her community’s interests. What form of government does Kayla have?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

A form of government, which is principally a 20th-century phenomenon. Often a military leader, who concentrates political power in himself and his clique. There is no effective rule of law. The regime may or may not have a distinctive political ideology and may or may not allow token opposition.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

This form of government is characterized by the absence of any form of government or governing authority.

• A) Anarchy

• B) Monarchy

• C) Democracy

• D) Oligarchy

In this form of government, the ruler is often seen as a divine figure or is believed to have a divine right to rule.

• A) Theocracy

• B) Monarchy

• C) Democracy

• D) Oligarchy

This form of government is ruled by a small group of people, often from the same social, economic, or political class.

• A) Democracy

• B) Oligarchy

• C) Monarchy

• D) Anarchy

In this form of government, citizens have the power to make decisions directly rather than through elected representatives.

• A) Direct Democracy

• B) Representative Democracy

• C) Monarchy

• D) Oligarchy

This form of government is led by a single person who has absolute power and authority over the state.

• A) Dictatorship

• B) Democracy

• C) Oligarchy

• D) Monarchy