Types of Government

In this type of government people have the power because they can vote for representatives.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Communism

• Dictatoship

In this type of government, the king or queen doesn't have much power in the government. Their power is limited by a constitution.

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

In this type of government, power and leadership is passed down from older to younger generations through a family.

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

In this type of government, the ruler has unlimited power, often through force, and the citizens have no voice in their government.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Match the following types of governments

• Direct Democracy

• People elected their leaders

• Anarchy

• People elect their local legislator, and the legislature elects the leader

• Dictatorship

• Where people get to vote on everything

• Parliamentary Democracy

• One person runs government and is above the law

• Representative Democracy

• No leader, no government

Which government type returned to Greece in 1974?

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SS.6.11a

SS.6.2a

A dictatorship and an absolute monarchy are examples of a/an​ (a)   government. A republic and a democracy are examples of a/an​ (b)   government.

• unlimited

• limited

A ruler has unlimited power. Power is often attained though fear and/or force.​ (a)   ​

• democracy

• theocracy

• dictatorship

• absolute monarchy

What type of government has a king or queen?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Direct Democracy

• Republic

Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?

• Rule by a king or queen.

• Special privileges for the wealthy.

• Control over the government by a single person.

• A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.