Types of Government: Democracies Oligarchies and Autocracies Explained

The video explains three main types of governments: democracies, oligarchies, and autocracies, focusing on who holds decision-making power. Democracies can be direct or indirect, with the latter involving elected representatives. Oligarchies are controlled by a small group, while autocracies are ruled by one person, such as in monarchies or dictatorships. The video also discusses socialism and communism as economic systems that influence government operations, emphasizing shared resources and limited personal property. It concludes by noting that governments can change over time, but their type is determined by who holds decision-making power.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of governments discussed?

• Socialism

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

In a direct democracy, how are major decisions made?

• By voting on every major decision

• By a single ruler

• By a small group of leaders

• By elected representatives

What is another name for an indirect democracy?

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

In an oligarchy, who holds the decision-making power?

• Elected representatives

• A small group of leaders

• A single ruler

• The entire community

Which type of autocracy is ruled by a king or queen?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

What distinguishes an absolute monarchy from a constitutional monarchy?

• The ruler is elected

• The ruler is part of a political party

• The ruler is limited by a constitution

• The ruler has no formal limits on power

How do socialist governments typically form?

• As democracies

• As oligarchies or autocracies

• As republics

• As direct democracies

What is a key characteristic of communism regarding property?

• Property is owned by a single ruler

• Property is owned by elected officials

• There is no personal property

• Personal property is encouraged

Which economic system limits individual ownership and promotes equal resource sharing?

• Socialism

• Democracy

• Capitalism

• Monarchy

What is a key factor in identifying the type of government?

• The country's economic system

• The number of political parties

• Who has decision-making power

• The size of the population