Types of Government and Economic Theories

How do we classify the different types of governments?

• What is government?

• Who governs the state?

• Where is the government?

• Why do we need government?

What type of government is ruled by one person?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Autocracy

• Anarchy

Which type of economic system features primarily private ownership of property?

• A) Capitalism

• B) Socialism

• C) Communism

• D) Feudalism

In which economic system does the government control major industries while allowing private ownership of small businesses?

• A) Capitalism

• B) Socialism

• C) Communism

• D) Totalitarianism

What is a key feature of a totalitarian dictatorship?

• The ideas of a single leader are the most important

• Allows freedom of speech

• Encourages multiple political parties

• Promotes private ownership of property

Which leader was a totalitarian dictator in the Soviet Union?

• Adolf Hitler

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Elizabeth II

How many people control the government in an absolute monarchy?

• 1

• 2

• Many

• A Small Group of People

Which country is known for having a constitutional monarchy?

• Saudi Arabia

• United Kingdom

• Soviet Union

• China

What type of government has only a few people holding power?

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

From where do oligarchs derive or get their power?

• Elections by people

• Wealth, military power, social position

• Democratic voting

• Universal suffrage