Themes of Government

In this type of government people have the power because they can vote for representatives.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Communism

• Dictatoship

In this type of government, the king or queen doesn't have much power in the government. Their power is limited by a constitution.

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

In this type of government, power and leadership is passed down from older to younger generations through a family.

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

In this type of government, citizens' rights and freedoms are protected by a constitution.

• Oligarchy

• communism

• dictatorhsip

• democracy

In this type of government, the ruler has unlimited power, often through force, and the citizens have no voice in their government.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Which type of government do we have in the United States?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Communism

What type of government has a king or queen?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Direct Democracy

• Republic

Which of the following would someone who supports a democratic government most likely favor?

• Rule by a king or queen.
• Special privileges for the wealthy. 
• Control over the government by a single person.
• A society in which citizens freely elect their leaders.

A dictatorship is the same thing as a monarchy.

• True

• False

In this type of government the king or queen has total control and there is no limit on power.

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

• dictatorship

• democracy