Forms of Government

A type of government that does not have a constitution detailing the power given to its leaders ​ (a)  

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

What is the definition of democracy?

• Power held by a small group

• Power vested in the people

• Absence of formal government

• Power held by religious leaders

What is a key feature of anarchy?

• Central authority

• Free elections

• No central authority

• Government by decree

In which form of government is power often based on wealth, family ties, or military control?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What is the definition of a theocracy?

• Power held by the people

• Power held by a monarch

• Power held by religious leaders

• Absence of formal government

What is a key feature of totalitarianism?

• Elected officials

• Suppression of dissent

• Equality-focused

• Religious doctrines

What is a key feature of authoritarianism?

• Centralized economy

• No checks and balances

• Elected officials

• Communal ownership

What type of system is described as having the means of production regulated by the state?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

What is a form of government where a small group of people have control?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyrant

• Alliance

Which term describes a system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives?

• Aristocracy

• Democracy

• Tyrant

• Helot