A royal family rules with total power and control; power passes through family lines

Ruled by one person who have often seized control by force – the ruler has total power

Ruled by a few people - based on race, religion, or military control

Ruled by religious law where God or another divine being is the ultimate authority

Citizens participate in all decisions for the country; all people are members of the government

Ruled by the people through elected representatives

Citizens elect representatives; a king or queen is given limited power by a constitution

Which of the following are Unlimited Governments?

Which of the following are Unlimited Governments?

Which of the following are Limited Governments?

Which of the following are Limited Governments?

Example: United States; citizens vote for representatives on local, state and national levels who make laws.

Example: Ancient Greece; citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and voted directly on issues.

Which type of government do we have in the United States?

When the central government is run by a small group of people who all have similar beliefs on how to control the nation.

What type of government is it if the leader inherits his/her position?

What type of government is it if the ruler takes over by force?

What type of government is being described? "Today is Coronation Day! The prince will become the country's king !"

Which type of government is being described? Mufasa, the king has died. Simba is the heir to the throne. Simba's wicked uncle plots to become the pride's new king.

Which type of government is being described? Today is the first Tuesday in November. Today is Election Day! Everyone who is over eighteen years old has the right to vote for the leader of his/her country.

Who makes important decisions in an oligarchy?

What type of government is being described? Fidel Castro held total authority over the citizens of Cuba and punished any citizen that opposed him.

What type of government has a king or queen that holds all of the country's power.

What type of government has a king or queen whose powers are limited by a constitution?

What type of government allows the citizens to vote in elections for its leaders?

How would you describe an emperor who has total control over everyone in the empire?

Which phrase describes an oligarchy?

What is a government?

What type of government is ruled by a single person who has total control of all aspects of the citizens' lives?

How is power passed from one monarch to another in a monarchy?

In a(n) _____ form of government, one person has absolute power to rule and control the government, people, and economy.

The Minster of Magic is elected by members of the magical community. They hold elections every 7 years. Which form of government is this?

Jonas lives in the 'Community.' A group of people called the 'Committee of Elders' make all the decisions for the people in the community. Which form of government is this?

Katniss lives in District 12 in Panem. The leader of Panem, President Snow has absolute power to make decisions for the people. The people in District 12 have very few rights and can not speak out against the government. Which form of government is this?

Padme Amidala is a representative in the Galactic Senate. She was chosen by the people of Naboo to represent them. What form of government is this?

Elsa is queen of Arendelle. She became queen after the death of her parents. When she abdicates, or gives up, the throne, her sister becomes queen. Which form of government is this?

Anakin Skywalker plans to bring 'peace, freedom, justice, and security' to his new empire. After overthrowing the Galactic Senate, the Emperor rules as the sole leader. Which form of government is this?

This is known as the birthplace of Democracy.

People who live in a representative democracy often have their rights protected.