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WorksheetsForms of Government
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 19mins
In this type of government, a small group of people (such as a single family or social class) are in charge.
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
As sole leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un has total, oppressive control over his people. What type of government is this?
Dictatorship
Democracy
Constitutional Republic
Anarchy
The Queen of England does not have total control. She shares her power with Parliament, which is headed by the Prime Minister. What type of monarchy is this an example of?
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
direct democracy
representative democracy
Representative democracy (constitutional republic)
representative democracy (constitutional republic)
My people love me, but I also do not allow them to speak poorly of me. I control what my people see, do, and where they go. What type of government am I representing?
Representative Democracy/Constitutional Republic
Autocracy/ Dictatorship
Oligarchy
Anarchy
theocracy
This country is run by a dictator who makes all decisions regarding the government. Which form of government is being represented?
Autocracy
Constitutional Republic
Absolute Monarchy
Oligarchy
A queen rules a nation. When she died, the throne passed to her son. What kind of government does this nation have?
an oligarchy
A military leader takes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?
a monarchy
a theocracy
a dictatorship
an oligarchy
Three wealthy leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have?
an oligarchy
anarchy
a theocracy
a dictatorship
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge, and there's no government. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?
rule of law
oppression
anarchy
consent
Connor lives in a constitutional republic. What does that mean?
He will be brought up on charges if he does not vote
As a citizen, he must vote for the king or queen of the country
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws
He personally votes on every issue and law.
In Ancient Greece, citizens gathered to make decisions for their city-states and the people voted directly on issues. What type of government did Ancient Athens have?
monarchy
anarchy
republic
direct democracy
Which form of government has a religious leader that rules the country, and laws are based on the beliefs of the religion?
theocracy
oligarchy
republic
democracy
Citizens often have no rights in a ________:
theocracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
autocracy
democracy
monarchy
Which vocabulary term means everyone must follow the law, even the government? (type in all lower case letters)
(a)
This is the idea that the government makes laws based on the permission of the people.
rule of law
consent of the governed
totalitarianism
civil liberties
Which government is being described by this picture?
totalitarianism
anarchy
democracy
monarchy
Which government is being described in this picture?
totalitarianism
republic
direct democracy
monarchy
Which government is being described in this picture?
democracy
anarchy
dictatorship
monarchy
A form of government where the government/leader has complete control over the way citizens think and live
democracy
totalitarianism
monarchy
anarchy
