Forms of Government

The definition of government is:

• A system by which a state or community is governed

• A type of economic system

• A form of cultural expression

• A method of scientific inquiry

In an absolute monarchy, the monarch has complete control. True or False?

• True

• False

Theocracy is defined as:

• a system of government in which laws are dictated by rules of a religion

• a political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority.

• a form of government with a monarch at the head.

• a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state.

Which form of government is ruled by all?

• A) Anarchy

• B) Monarchy

• C) Oligarchy

• D) Democracy

A group of friends starts their own after-school club without assigning any leaders or rules. "Everyone just do whatever you want!" says Arshan. At first, it’s fun, but soon arguments break out. "Who’s supposed to bring snacks?" asks Lily. "No one agreed on anything!" The club quickly becomes chaotic. What type of governance does this scenario represent?

• A) Democracy

• C) Dictatorship

• B) Monarchy

• D) Oligarchy

• F) Anarchy

Which of these do you think Australia falls under?

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy