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WorksheetsTypes of Government
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which statement best completes the chart?
The ruler has limited power.
The ruler ignores laws and traditions
The ruler inherits his or her power.
The ruler is chose by the people in an election.
In a democracy, power stems from the
congress
leaders
people
religion
A dictatorship obtains and maintains power through
inheritance
force and intimidation
elections
prayer
In a theocracy, the leaders believe they have received power from
citizens
god
officials
family members
Theocracy and Dictatorships are similar because
Citizens have limited rights and freedoms
Citizens have many ways to participate in their government.
Leaders inherit their power
Power is divided amongst the leader and the people
The Political leader is also the religious leader.
Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Theocracy
A key feature of a constitutional monarchy is
The king or queen has all the power
Power is shared between the king or queen and a law making body
The king or queen is also the religious leader
The king or queen is elected into office
North Korea is ruled by a single political party. Voting for candidates from other parties is not permitted. North Koreans are encouraged to vote on election day, but they can only vote for candidates chosen by the party in power.
Since citizens in North Korea vote for candidates in an election, the country is a representative democracy
North Korea appears to have some features of a democracy, but is actually a dictatorship
There are many political parties in North Korea
Because its ruler is all powerful, North Korea is a theocracy.
What three ways do citizens participate in their government.
Vote
Run for Office
Work at the Polls
Play at the park
Below are statements that characterize either a democracy or a dictatorship.
DEMOCRACY
Choose 3 characteristics that apply to DEMOCRACY.
This form of government is based on the idea that the majority should rule
In this form of government, ordinary people have no input or say in the way in which they are governed
In this form of government, all political authority comes from the people
In this form of government, ordinary people’s basic rights are respected
In this form of government, all power is held by a single individual or small group.
Below are statements that characterize either a democracy or a dictatorship.
DICTATORSHIP
Choose 4 characteristics that apply to DICTATORSHIP.
In this form of government, ordinary people have no input or say in the way in which they are governed
In this form of government, ordinary people’s basic rights are respected
In this form of government, all power is held by a single individual or small group.
This form of government does not allow the general population to exercise any influence.
In this form of government, people don’t vote on laws. Harsh laws are enforced violently and brutally.
Three characteristics are shown
A single ruler Ruler is not bound by law Ordinary people have no rights
Which TWO governments types are most closely associated with these characteristics?
Monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
