Political Regimes for Kids

What is a political regime?

• A political regime is a type of economic system.

• A political regime refers to the cultural practices of a society.

• A political regime is the set of laws governing personal relationships.

• A political regime is the system of government and the rules that define how power is exercised in a state.

Can you name a type of government?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Democracy

What does democracy mean?

• A political system based on hereditary monarchy.

• A system of government where the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation.

• A form of government where citizens have no voting rights.

• A system where a single ruler makes all decisions.

What is a monarchy?

• A monarchy is a system where power is shared among multiple leaders.

• A monarchy is a government led by elected officials.

• A monarchy is a type of democracy where citizens vote for their leaders.

• A monarchy is a government led by a king or queen.

What is a dictatorship?

• A dictatorship is a government where one person or a small group has absolute power.

• A dictatorship is a form of government that promotes democracy.

• A dictatorship is a government run by elected representatives.

• A dictatorship is a system where everyone has equal power.

What is a republic?

• A republic is a government where laws are made by a single leader.

• A republic is a type of dictatorship with no elections.

• A republic is a monarchy ruled by a king.

• A republic is a form of government where officials are elected by the people and must govern according to the law.

Who is in charge in a democracy?

• The people are in charge in a democracy.

• The military controls the democracy.

• A single leader is in charge in a democracy.

• The government is in charge in a democracy.

What is the role of a king or queen?

• To govern the economy and manage trade

• To lead the military in all conflicts

• To create laws and enforce them directly

• The role of a king or queen is to serve as the head of state and represent the nation.

What does it mean to vote?

• To vote means to express one's choice or opinion in an election or decision-making process.

• To vote refers to the act of campaigning for a candidate.

• To vote is to express dissatisfaction with the candidates.

• To vote means to abstain from making a choice.

Why is it important to have laws?

• It is important to have laws to maintain order, protect rights, and ensure justice.

• Laws are created to increase government power.

• Laws are meant to restrict personal freedom.

• Laws are only necessary for criminals.