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WorksheetsDifferent Types of Government
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Match the following definitions & vocab. words
1 ruler who has absolute control
dictatorship
ruled by a king or queen
monarchy
religious rule; government laws are based on religious beliefs
theocracy
absence of government authority
anarchy
ruled by a small, elite group of people
oligarchy
In Evelyn's school, students get to elect representatives to serve their interests in the student council. Which type of democracy is this?
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Which type of government best fits the attached description?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Which type of government best fits the description?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Which type of government best fits the description?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Which type of government best fits the description?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Which type of government best matches the description?
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Anarchy
Which type of government best fits this description?
Representative
Direct Democracy
Anarchy
Which type of government best fits the description?
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Anarchy
Saudia Arabia is a monarchy (because there's a King) but there's another type of government being described here. What is it?
Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Direct Democracy
Based on the description, South Africa had a representative democracy, but it was also considered a(n) ____________.
Direct Democracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Which of the following definitions fits "government"?
study of rights and duties of citizens
ruling authority for a community
a person who is a member of a community
What are the FOUR functions of our government?
Keep Order
Guide the Community
Establish national religion
Provide Services
Provide Security
What are some things our tax dollars pay for? (SELECT THREE)
public schools
police & fire departments
roads
private dentist offices
How does a monarch come into power?
they are chosen by the people
they inherit power
they take power through military force
What is the primary characteristic of a theocracy?
Rule by a single leader
Rule by religious leaders
Rule by elected representatives
Rule by a monarch
Which type of government is characterized by the absence of any governing authority?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
Dictatorship
In which type of government do a small group of people hold all the power?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
Theocracy
Match the vocab. words to the correct image.
Monarchy
Theocracy
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Democracies are governments where "the people" have power. Correctly label the two types of democracy in the picture to the right.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
