Types of Government

What is democracy?

• A system where citizens vote to choose their leaders and make important decisions. The people have the power.

• A form of government where a single ruler has absolute power.

• A political system where decisions are made by a small group of elites.

• A system where laws are made by a council of elders.

What is dictatorship?

• A system where the government is elected by the people.

• A form of government where one person or a small group has total control over the country, makes all the rules, and doesn't allow disagreement.

• A political system where multiple parties compete for power.

• A type of government that promotes complete freedom of speech and press.

What is an oligarchy?

• A system where a single ruler has absolute power.

• A small group of powerful people control the country, often based on wealth, family ties, or military strength.

• A government run by elected representatives of the people.

• A political system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

What is a republic?

• A system where citizens have no say in government decisions.

• A form of government where citizens elect representatives to make laws and run the government on their behalf.

• A type of monarchy where a king rules for life.

• A government system where decisions are made by a single ruler without citizen input.

What is monarchy?

• A country ruled by a king or queen, where power is passed down through the royal family.

• A form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

• A system where the military controls the government.

• A political system where power is held by a single individual without hereditary succession.

What is theocracy?

• A system where the government is run by elected officials.

• A form of government where religious leaders run the government based on their interpretation of religious laws and beliefs.

• A political system where the military controls the government.

• A type of government that is based on democratic principles.