Types of Government for Kids | Learn all about the different forms of governments

What type of government do you think you would prefer to live under?

What does a government do?

• Makes laws for people to follow.

• Helps keep people safe.

• Keeps control of a city or country. 

• All of the above

Who would be considered the "government" in a family?

• Parents 

• All members of the family share the responsibility

• The oldest sibling

Which of following have been considered leaders in a government?

• President

• King or queen

• Emperor

• Chief

• All of the above

Why is there different forms or types of governments?

• Because there are too many countries and people to have 1 government everyone would agree to. 

• Because all governments are the same.

• Because there are have been different types of government since the beginning of time. 

• Governments represent different cultures.

Which of the following items influence what type of government a country has?

• Education

• Religion

• Natural resources

• Cultures and customs

• All of the above

Who rules in a Monarchy?

• King or queen

• President

• Oldest child in the royal family

• Emperor

The Queen of England, Elizabeth II, has absolute control over her country. 

• True

• False

Which is true of an absolute Monarchy?

• Most people like the king or queen.

• The royal family usually lives in luxury, whereas many people in the country are very poor. 

• The king or queen does not care about their people. 

What is a Theocracy?

• Government ruled by a religious leader 

• A type of church

• A government only found in Asia