Types of Government

Often disagreements arise between those that are in power and those who seek to be elected to government. The people vote in elections to decide which people they want to be in power.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

The king has declared that all laws must follow the beliefs of the country’s major religion. Although there is no constitution, the basis of all laws will be based on the religion’s holy book.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

In a ________, citizens' basic rights and freedoms are not guaranteed

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

The government of this country has just voted to approve an amendment to its Constitution, allowing 18-year olds to vote in all elections.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

An example of an absolute monarchy

• Saudi Arabia

• Republic of Korea

• Republic of Iran

• United States

The nation’s President has issued an order shutting down all newspapers critical of his policies. There will now be only one newspaper available. This newspaper is owned by members of the President’s family.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

The nation’s military has overthrown the President and shut down the legislature. They have announced that elections for a new government have been delayed until further notice.

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

All the powers of government are in the hands of a ruling family-either a king or queen

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

Example of a democracy

• Saudi Arabia

• Republic of Korea

• Republic of Iran

• United States

Form of government where religious leaders hold authority over the country

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship