Ancient Civilizations forms of Government

Dictator - A form of government where ________.

• one person holds all the power

• power is shared among many

• citizens vote on all decisions

• laws are made by a council

Direct Democracy - A type of democracy where ________.

• citizens directly participate in decision-making

• representatives are elected to make decisions

• decisions are made by a single ruler

• only the wealthy can vote

Representative Democracy - A system of government where ________.

• leaders are elected by the people to represent them

• leaders are chosen by a lottery system

• leaders inherit their positions

• leaders are appointed by a monarch

Monarchy - A form of government where the country is ruled by ________.

• a king, queen, or emperor and it is passed down

• a president elected by the people

• a group of representatives

• a prime minister appointed by the parliament

Legalism - A type of government based on ________.

• strict laws and control

• democratic principles

• religious beliefs

• economic freedom

Dynasty - A period of rule by ________.

• a family

• a single ruler

• a council

• a democracy

Feudalism - A system of government based on ________.

• land ownership for loyalty to the king

• democratic elections

• capitalist economy

• industrial production

Pharaohs - A civilization in Ancient Egypt that was ruled by ________.

• these people

• kings

• emperors

• chieftains

Democracy - A political system where ________.

• people choose by voting

• leaders are chosen by birthright

• decisions are made by a single ruler

• only the wealthy can vote

Republic - A government system where citizens directly vote on ________.

• laws and policies

• government officials

• judicial decisions

• military actions