Types of Government Definitions

What is an authoritarian government?

• The leader makes decisions on their own, limits freedom of speech, and restricts political parties.

• A government where citizens have complete freedom to express their opinions.
• A system where power is shared equally among all citizens.
• A democratic government that encourages political competition.

What is a Direct Democracy?

• The leader makes decisions on their own, limits freedom of speech, and restricts political parties.

• A government where people vote on issues directly. Works best in small communities.

• Citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.

• A monarchy with unlimited power, not limited by laws or a constitution.

What is a Representative Democracy?

• A government where people vote on issues directly. Works best in small communities

• The leader makes decisions on their own, limits freedom of speech, and restricts political parties.

• Government where power is held by a small group or dominant class.

• Citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.

What is an Oligarchy?

• Government where power is held by a small group or dominant class.

• The leader makes decisions on their own, limits freedom of speech, and restricts political parties.

• A monarchy with unlimited power, not limited by laws or a constitution.

• A government where people vote on issues directly. Works best in small communities.

What is an Absolute Monarchy?

• The leader makes decisions on their own, limits freedom of speech, and restricts political parties.

• Government where power is held by a small group or dominant class.

• A monarchy with unlimited power, not limited by laws or a constitution.

• A government where people vote on issues directly. Works best in small communities.

Which Amendment defines U.S. citizenship?

• 1st Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 19th Amendment
• 14th Amendment

What are steps in the naturalization process?

• Obtain a green card, pass a civics/English test, take the Oath of Allegiance.

• Renewal of a passport
• Filing a tax return
• Application for a driver's license

What are examples of rights of U.S. citizens?

• Examples of rights of U.S. citizens include the right to free speech, the right to vote, and the right to a fair trial.
• The right to bear arms only during wartime
• The right to free healthcare for all citizens
• The right to unlimited vacation days

What are examples of duties?

• Organizing social events
• Conducting personal errands
• Paying taxes, serving on a jury, obeying laws.

• Managing household chores

What are examples of responsibilities?

• Freedom of speech, right to vote, right to assemble.

• Paying taxes, serving on a jury, obeying laws.

• Voting, volunteering, staying informed, respecting others’ rights.

• Obtain a green card, pass a civics/English test, take the Oath of Allegiance.