Forms of Government and Economic Systems

What is the main job of a government?

• To entertain people with shows.

• To determine how a country, state, or city is run.

• To build tall buildings.

• To choose what everyone eats.

The word "Democracy" comes from two Greek words. What do these words mean together?

• Rule by kings.

• Power of the rich.

• Power of the people.

• Rule by a single leader.

How do people choose their leaders in a democracy?

• Leaders are chosen by a small group of powerful people.

• Leaders are born into their positions.

• Through free and fair elections.

• Leaders are chosen by a lottery.

What is the main difference between an Absolute Monarchy and a Constitutional Monarchy today?

• Absolute monarchs have no power, while constitutional monarchs have all the power.

• Absolute monarchs make all decisions, while constitutional monarchs have a ceremonial role with little power.

• Constitutional monarchs are elected, while absolute monarchs inherit their position.

• Absolute monarchs rule for a term, while constitutional monarchs rule for life.

In a totalitarian society, what kind of control does the government have over its people?

• Limited control over certain areas.

• No control at all.

• Absolute control over all areas of their lives.

• Control only over economic activities.

What kind of government involves total control over political, economic, cultural, religious, and social activities?

• Dictatorship

• Communism

• Fascism

• Socialism

In a dictatorship, who holds all the power?

• The people

• A group of wealthy individuals

• One person, called a Dictator

• Religious leaders

Which economic system has little to no private ownership, with property held by the community and all economic activity controlled by the government?

• Socialism

• Oligarchy

• Communism

• Aristocracy

What type of government is ruled by a small group of wealthy people?

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Colonialism

In which form of government does a specific religious idea decide who leads, what the laws are, and how people live?

• Aristocracy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

• Socialism